Deputy District Clerk

Brazoria County • Richwood, TX

47d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Maintain accurate records for the District Clerk's Office and the district courts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent or at the discretion of the District Clerk or designee.
• The ability to read and comprehend
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with judges, managers, supervisors, employees, external public agencies and organizations, attorneys' law firms, bail bond companies, process servers and the general public
• Using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules
• Performing various mathematical calculations
• Performing effectively under stressful working conditions
• Providing effective customer service
• Multi-tasking
• Operating a personal computer and various software applications

Responsibilities

• Customer service - will have direct contact with the public in person and by phone
• Maintain accurate records of all documents and files
• Assist attorneys, court staff, and/or the public in accessing case records
• Answer phones and direct calls to proper departments
• Open, file stamp, and sort incoming mail
• Receipt and maintain payment records
• Process court pleadings, orders, bench warrants, capias, subpoenas, summons, issue civil/family service and other various correspondence
• Open, close, and audit a till
• Maintain confidentiality of records as required by law
• File and process paperwork filed over the counter, through the mail (USPS), and/or through the electronic service providers
• Assist the public with the public computers
• Any other duties assigned by the District Clerk or designee

Benefits

• Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (AUL).
• Excellent medical/dental insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates.
• Free employee health clinic and free tele-health services.
• Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage up to $200 (age reduction); with AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees and any member of household
• 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits.
• At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan, free access to our employee health clinic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED