Family Assistant Court Clerk

Harris County, Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a full-time clerical professional to coordinate and facilitate job duties in support of the District Clerk’s Office, ensuring efficiency and alignment with the Strategic Plan.

Applicants must pass the HRRM Clerical Skills Test with 80% and typing 35 WPM, with travel and lifting requirements noted; salary range is $28.16 to $31.16 per hour, based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work under stress and manage multiple projects.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel as required for office projects.
• Typing speed of 35 WPM with 80% accuracy needed.
• Able to work without direct supervision and lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate job duties to support organizational objectives.
• Carry out duties to help achieve the District Clerk’s Office goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stress management

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To facilitate and coordinate job duties to effectively carry out organizational objectives, utilizing knowledge of the District Clerk’s rules, regulations, and policies.
• To achieve optimum efficiency and accomplish the goals of the District Clerk’s Office, as outlined in the organization Strategic Plan and Mission Statement.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]

Requirements

All applicants must register and take the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 80% with a typing speed of 35 W.P.M. and 80% accuracy.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test

Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be capable of working under stress and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required.
• Must be willing to travel to any destination required to participate or assist with office projects while exposed to outside elements.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision, have excellent analytical, decision-making, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to maneuver, including lifting and moving a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.
• Must act as a role model for the section, presenting oneself as a professional employee for the other employees to emulate.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
• Testing will be required. (Grammar 80%, Typing 35 words per minute at 80% accuracy)

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Register Online for the HRRM Clerical Skills Test using the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test

• You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours
• You will have no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing
• Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application
• The test may be taken once every 30 days
• Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
• 40-hours | Hours will be discussed during the departmental interview
  • Must be able to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required.

Salary:

• $28.16 - $31.16 Hourly
• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 pay periods

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Must be willing to travel to any destination required to participate in or assist with office projects while exposed to outside elements.
• Must be able to maneuver, including lifting and moving a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.