Deputy Clerk I - District Clerk - Criminal

Denton County, Texas; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Deputy Clerk I in Denton County performs specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in the District Clerk's office. This role supports court operations by handling filings, records, and information requests, and assists in processing paperwork such as citations, subpoenas, and orders.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED with at least one year of related experience, or equivalent education; some college coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a related field is required.
• Completion of some college coursework preferred.
• Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information or refers inquiries to appropriate personnel.
• Routes incoming calls and records messages; responds to emails and faxes as necessary.
• Maintains files and records using data entry and word processing software.
• Balances cash drawer daily and prepares related reports.

Job description

Description

The Deputy Clerk I performs specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in an assigned department.

Examples of Duties

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.

Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information; maintains pertinent files and records; scans and copies documents as necessary; ensures files are complete and accurate.

Processes incoming and outgoing mail, including preparing photocopies and collating materials; distributes mail to appropriate department or employee.

Balances the cash drawer daily and prepares related reports on a daily and weekly basis.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Prepares, issues, and processes paperwork, including, but not limited to, citations, subpoenas, temporary restraining orders, notices, orders to appear, and writs; receives filed documents; scans documents; enters into software program.

Collects court costs and fees.

Transfers in and out cases from other counties; consolidates as necessary.

Accepts documents for filing in the District Clerk's office; verifies that all required supplemental forms have been completed and submitted at the time of filing.

Reviews e-filing submissions on-line and accepts or rejects as necessary; processes e- paperwork accepted paperwork.

Communicates with local law enforcement agencies in regards to protective orders and other orders of the court.

Minimum Qualifications

Performs other related duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED and minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Completion of some college level course work preferred.

Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required for this position.

Bilingual In English And Spanish Preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Supplemental Information

Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

Family Medical Leave

Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.

The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlan.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf