Deputy JP Clerk I

County of Galveston; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston is hiring for a clerical/administrative role to support the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Court. The position assists court personnel, handles filing, and responds to inquiries from the public and other departments. It involves filing cases, scanning documents, and basic office duties.

Strong customer service skills and attention to detail are essential. A high school diploma or GED is required; bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of customer service or related experience.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists all Court Personnel in the Court where needed.
• Assists in the Department regarding filing of all cases filed within the department.
• Responds to inquiries from other departments and the public; resolves problems as appropriate.
• Answers telephone; directs calls, answers questions and takes messages.
• Performs research and provides information.
• Issues and/or files citations and cases.
• Operates the cash till and runs daily reports.
• Performs standard office functions: faxing, copying, shredding, filing and typing.
• Provides assistance in locating court dockets and in scanning court documents and verifying them.
• Remains aware of laws and changes that apply to the Court, recordings, and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career with County of Galveston. Please click on the Apply button if interested in this job.General DescriptionThe purpose of this class is to provide specialized administrative and technical assistance to an assigned department and may perform any or all of the functions outlined below.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.Assists all Court Personnel in the Court where needed.Assists all Court Personnel in the Department regarding the filing of all cases filed within the department.Responds to inquiries and requests from other departments and the general public; resolves problems as appropriate.Answers telephone; directs calls, answers questions, and takes messages as appropriate.Performs research and provides information.Issues and/or file citations and casesOperates the cash till and runs daily reports each dayPerforms standard office functions, including faxing, copying, shredding, filing, and typing.Provides assistance in locating and providing court dockets to the court when needed.Performs assistance in scanning Court Documents and verifying them.Remains aware of all laws and changes, procedures, and requirements that apply to the Court, recordings, and judicial proceedings to the County Clerk’s Office.Performs related work as assigned.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.Requires one year of customer service or work-related position.Bilingual preferred but not a requirement.Physical Demands/Work Environment:Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards, even though precautions have been taken.The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.The work is typically performed in an office.Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 4Special Certifications and Licenses:None.Department: Justice of the Peace, Pct.2Salary: $36,652.00The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.