Court Deputy Clerk I: Admin & Records Support

Denton County; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County is seeking a Deputy Clerk I to perform specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in the Clerk's office. The role includes answering calls, greeting visitors, processing court filings, and maintaining records. Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED with at least one year of related experience; some college coursework is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and minimum of one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Completion of some college-level coursework is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and greet visitors; provides information or refers inquiries to appropriate personnel.
• Routes incoming calls and records messages; responds to emails and faxes as necessary.
• Uses data entry and word processing systems to enter and retrieve information; maintains files and records.
• Processes mail, distributes materials, and balances the cash drawer daily; prepares related reports.
• Assists the Judge in the courtroom during trials and maintains court records.
• Processes traffic tickets, evictions, warrants, and various court filings; collects fees and payments.
• Administers oaths and affidavits; reconciles cash drawer; completes bank deposits as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Telephone etiquette

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework preferred

Job description

Denton County is seeking a Deputy Clerk I to perform specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in the Clerk's office. The role includes answering calls, greeting visitors, processing court filings, and maintaining records. Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED with at least one year of related experience; some college coursework is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.