Deputy District Court Clerk - District Clerk's Office

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

1d • $17 - $21

About The Position

The Deputy District Court Clerk examines, verifies, and enters information into court computer systems for pending and disposed cases, including microfilmed, criminal, civil, and family cases. The role researches historical data and helps ensure case files and records are accurate, complete, organized, and retrievable.

The clerk processes and distributes court documents, indexes mass filings, answers inquiries from the public, attorneys, and County personnel, and handles court-related financial transactions. The position also issues and tracks legal documents as prescribed by law or directed by the courts and requesting parties. The clerk supports department staff and may participate in emergency-management activities during a local disaster as directed by County managers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of general business experience.
• Good computer and data-entry skills.
• Math and typing skills, including a minimum typing speed of 40 WPM.
• Good verbal and written communication and comprehension skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, County employees, elected officials, and coworkers.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to learn established office routines and policies from written instructions, including financial and mathematical tasks.
• Flexibility regarding work assignments and location.
• Must have no visible tattoos.
• A valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance may be required.
• Overtime may be required, including weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Examine, verify, and enter data into court computer systems using detailed data-entry codes; research and analyze historical case data.
• Verify, process, and distribute documents; print and provide case indexes; and keep files complete and properly ordered.
• Use computer checkout systems and a warehouse inventory index to locate, retrieve, or reproduce files upon request.
• Verify, analyze, and index mass filings of attorney general documents.
• Answer telephone calls and assist with or direct inquiries from the public, attorneys, and County personnel.
• Calculate and collect court costs and monetary transactions associated with criminal cases in accordance with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
• Research monetary transactions and calculate state-agency reimbursement percentages to determine fees owed in civil lawsuits involving multiple parties.
• Issue bills of cost to collect outstanding fees and detail costs awarded in court judgments.
• Issue and track summonses, subpoenas, citations, warrants, writs, restraining orders, protective orders, notices, and other legal documents; respond to public questions about these documents.
• Support and assist department staff as needed.
• Participate in emergency-management activities during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate County managers.
• Attend court frequently.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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