Court Clerk
Harris County
Houston, TX
•7 hours ago
•No application
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Position Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Greets litigants, determines nature of the visit.
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Works with the public and processing payments for traffic, criminal, and civil cases.
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Filing Intake, Evictions, Justice Court, and Traffic Cases with heavy data entry.
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Answer incoming phone calls from varies litigants, officers and attorneys and handle appropriately.
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Ability to communicate well with management and elected official.
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Support with special projects.
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Position will report directly to the court supervisor.
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Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education and Experience:
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High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
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One (1) year of full-time paid general office/customer service experience performing some clerical duties.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge of filing systems.
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to create and maintain complex files and written documents.
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Ability to work independently.
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Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and remain calm and handle stressful situations.
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Ability to work under pressure and public scrutiny.
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Ability to independently assimilate facts and draw sound conclusions.
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Ability to work well with the public and support staff.
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Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
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Knowledge of office procedures; of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arithmetic; and of business or program terminology, methods, and procedures.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
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Regular Part-time
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Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
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Weekends if necessary
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Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department
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Salary:
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
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This job operates in a professional office environment.
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This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, & photocopiers.
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This is a sedentary role, which would require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
- Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
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