Deputy District Court Clerk - District Clerk's Office - Fort Bend County

Located just southwest of the City of Houston, Fort Bend has a long history, which began when a small log fort was built on the banks of the Brazos River to help protect the settlers moving onto Stephen F. Austin's original Mexican land grants.  Today, Fort Bend is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas and most diverse counties in the United States with a current population exceeding 800,000.  Live Here/Work Here!     

JOB SUMMARY:

Accurately initiates, scans, indexes, processes, maintains and records incoming court filings and collection of court fees in accordance with the Texas Codes of Civil, Family and Criminal Procedures and the Texas Government Code.  Processes court dispositions as defined and mandated by the law under strict timelines.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department. 

• 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.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum of one year of general business experience. 
• Good computer and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite preferred.
  
• 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. 
• Overtime may be required, including weekends. 
• Must make frequent court attendance and have no visible tattoos.

SALARY: $15.71 - $19.64 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

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.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. 

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.