Civil Assistant Court Clerk

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a detail-oriented records clerk to maintain and record all court records in accordance with statutes and policy guidelines established by the District Clerk.

This role supports the District Clerk’s Office by promoting teamwork and strong customer service across all staff levels. It requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to work overtime, minimal supervision, professional demeanor, and the ability to lift 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• Has a high school diploma or GED.
• Overtime may be required without prior notice.
• Must work with minimal supervision and demonstrate good decision-making, prioritization, organizational and customer service skills.
• Present oneself as a professional employee.
• Testing required: Grammar and typing at specified accuracy.
• Must lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and records all court records according to statutes and policy procedure guidelines set forth by the District Clerk.
• Supports the District Clerk’s Office by fostering teamwork and customer service among all levels of staff.

Skills

Decision-making

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Professionalism

Grammar

Typing 35 wpm

Lifting 30 lbs

Overtime flexibility

US employment eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maintains and records all court records according to the statutes and policy procedure guidelines set forth by the District Clerk. Supports the District Clerk’s Office by fostering teamwork and customer service among all levels of staff.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education & Experience:

• Has achieved a high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to work overtime without prior notification.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, have good decision-making, prioritization, organizational and customer service skills.
• Must present oneself as a professional employee.
• Testing will be required. (Grammar 80%, Typing 35 wpm) at 80% accuracy
• Must be able to maneuver, including lifting a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.

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 .

Work Location:

• 201 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Working Hours:

• Monday-Friday, 8 to 5pm

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.