Court Clerk I - Detail-Oriented Admin & Court Support

Denton County, Texas; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Employee retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Denton County seeks a Deputy Clerk I to perform specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in an assigned department.

Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, data entry, file maintenance, mail processing, and assisting the Judge in court proceedings. The role requires accurate record-keeping, cash handling, and timely completion of duties with regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year in a related field.
• Some college coursework is preferred.
• Specific certifications related to the area may be required for the position.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and greet visitors; provide information or refer inquiries to appropriate personnel.
• Enter, store, and retrieve information using data entry and word processing programs; maintain files and records.
• Process mail and distribute materials within the department.
• Balance the cash drawer daily and prepare related financial reports.
• Assist the Judge in the courtroom and maintain court records and events.
• Process and enter information for tickets, evictions, warrants, truancy, and various court filings.
• Collect court costs and fees and reconcile cash at day’s end.

Skills

Telephone handling

Cash handling

Data entry

Record keeping

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Denton County seeks a Deputy Clerk I to perform specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in an assigned department.

Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, data entry, file maintenance, mail processing, and assisting the Judge in court proceedings. The role requires accurate record-keeping, cash handling, and timely completion of duties with regular attendance.