Clerk - Part-Time Position - District Attorney's Office

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking individuals for general clerical and administrative support roles serving attorneys, legal staff, and department personnel. The jobs involve maintaining legal files, answering calls, and data entry across case management systems.

The positions require a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience, with strong computer and typing skills (minimum 35 wpm) and solid verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of job-related experience.
• Strong computer and typing skills (35 wpm).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical and administrative support to attorneys, legal staff and department personnel.
• Assist with maintaining physical and electronic legal files, case files, records and tracking systems.
• Answers telephone inquiries and/or directs to proper person or accurately records telephone messages.
• Serves as front desk backup and provide courteous and professional assistance to the public, county employees, elected official, attorneys and other agencies
• Receives and distributes correspondence for the department.
• Preforms data entry and updates case management, records management, and other departmental systems with accurate and timely information.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers):

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the \"quality of life\" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

• Provide general clerical and administrative support to attorneys, legal staff and department personnel.


• Assist with maintaining physical and electronic legal files, case files, records and tracking systems.


• Answers telephone inquiries and/or directs to proper person or accurately records telephone messages.


• Serves as front desk backup and provide courteous and professional assistance to the the public, county employees, elected official, attorneys and other agencies


• Receives and distributes correspondence for the department.


• Preforms data entry and updates case management, records management, and other departmental systems with accurate and timely information.


• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.


• One (1) year job related experience.


• Good computer and typing skills (minimum 35 wpm).


• Good verbal and written skills.


• Ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.

SALARY: $ 15.30 per hour, less than 30 hours per week

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling 3 positions

• 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.