Court Data & Records Clerk – Impactful Public Service

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

Job summary

Fort Bend County seeks a detail-oriented Records Clerk to support court operations in Richmond, TX. You will enter, verify, and file data in court computer systems, process documents, and maintain accurate case indices.

The role requires strong typing, basic math, and courteous interaction with the public and county staff. You will handle mass filings indexing, calculate costs, issue and track summons and notices, and assist with emergency management duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• General office experience preferred.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Examine, verify and input data into court systems and update case information.
• Verify, process and distribute documents; maintain case indices and file order.
• Index mass filings and respond to inquiries from the public or county staff.
• Answer calls and assist the public; support department staff as needed.
• Calculate and collect costs of court and monetary transactions per Texas rules.
• Research monetary transactions and prepare financial details for judgments.
• Issue and track summons, subpoenas, warrants, and notices; respond to questions.
• Support emergency management duties as directed during incidents.

Skills

Data entry

Typing 40 WPM

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Time management

Adaptability

Learn office routines

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Fort Bend County seeks a detail-oriented Records Clerk to support court operations in Richmond, TX. You will enter, verify, and file data in court computer systems, process documents, and maintain accurate case indices.

The role requires strong typing, basic math, and courteous interaction with the public and county staff. You will handle mass filings indexing, calculate costs, issue and track summons and notices, and assist with emergency management duties as needed.