Court Clerk Deputy – County Records & Docket

Fort Bend; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Deputy County Court Clerk for the County Clerk's Office in Richmond, TX. This full-time role handles court documents, case dockets, and courtroom support, including administering oaths and assisting judges. Strong math, data entry, and communication skills are essential.

The position offers an hourly starting range of $16.50 to $20.63, with overtime possible. Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma/GED and at least one year of clerical or customer service

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of job-related customer service or clerical experience preferred.
• Strong computer, data entry, and typing skills (40 wpm).
• Ability to perform basic math and spelling.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, analyzes, prepares, files, records, issues, retrieves, transports and scans all court documents.
• Prepares, files, assigns and dockets new cases based on office policy and statute.
• Serves as clerk of court and assists judge in courtroom; administers oaths and executes orders.
• Maintains knowledge of statutes and research legal issues; audits case events and caseload.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Strong written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Fort Bend County is seeking a Deputy County Court Clerk for the County Clerk's Office in Richmond, TX. This full-time role handles court documents, case dockets, and courtroom support, including administering oaths and assisting judges. Strong math, data entry, and communication skills are essential.

The position offers an hourly starting range of $16.50 to $20.63, with overtime possible. Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma/GED and at least one year of clerical or customer service