Deputy District Court Clerk - District Clerk's Office - 2 positions available

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

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About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking two Deputy District Court Clerks for the District Clerk's Office. This role involves examining, verifying, and inputting data into various court computer systems for criminal, civil, and family cases. Responsibilities include researching historical data, processing and distributing documents, maintaining case files, and retrieving files upon request. The position also involves indexing mass filings, answering public inquiries via telephone, calculating and collecting court costs and monetary transactions, and issuing various legal documents such as summons, subpoenas, and warrants. The role requires supporting department staff, participating in emergency management activities, and potentially attending court. The county emphasizes diversity, inclusivity, and a high quality of life for its employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum of one year of general business experience.
• Good computer and data entry skills.
• Math and typing skills (minimum 40 WPM).
• Good verbal and written communication and comprehension skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other County employees, elected officials and co-workers.
• Self-starter skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; adapt and cope with fast-paced office.
• Ability to learn established office routines and policies from written instructions, inclusive of financial and mathematical tasks.
• Must be flexible with regard to work assignments and location.
• Valid Driver's License and proof of liability insurance may be required.
• Must make frequent court attendance and have no visible tattoos.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines, verifies and inputs data into various court computer systems to update information regarding pending, disposed, microfilmed, criminal, civil, and family cases, using detailed data entry codes.
• Researches and analyzes historical data.
• Verifies, processes and distributes documents to appropriate locations, prints and provides case index, ensure files are complete and in proper order at all times.
• Uses various computer checkout systems and a warehouse inventory index to ensure exact location of files and reproduces or retrieves files upon request.
• Verifies, analyzes and indexes mass filings of attorney general documents.
• Answers incoming telephone calls and assists and responds to public, attorney or County inquiries or directs to appropriate person.
• Calculates and collects costs of court and monetary transactions associated with criminal cases according to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
• Research monetary transactions and calculate percentages reimbursed by State agencies to determine fees owed in a civil law suit involving multiple case parties.
• Issues Bill of Cost to collect outstanding fees and to outline complex costs awarded per court judgment.
• Issues and tracks summons, subpoenas, citations, warrants, writs, restraining orders, protective orders, notices and other documents as prescribed by law and at the direction of the requesting party, and as ordered by the District Court and Court of Appeals; responds to questions from public regarding these documents.
• Supports and assists department staff as needed.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

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