Justice Court Clerk

Openwork; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Contract-to-hire

Full-time hours

Long-term career potential

Job summary

Openwork is hiring a Justice Court Clerk for a full-time role in Houston, TX. You will support daily court operations with clerical, computer, and customer service tasks. The position offers a professional court environment, weekly pay, and a contract-to-hire path after performance.

Strong attention to detail and data-entry skills are essential to maintain accurate dockets and records. Experience in court or legal settings is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of computer and clerical experience required.
• 1+ year of paralegal, legal, court, or judicial system experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required, including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to handle confidential information and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Maintain court dockets, records, and files.
• Prepare correspondence and other court documents.
• Coordinate court appearances.
• Administer oaths as required.
• Perform accurate data entry.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls.
• Prepare certified copies and reports.
• Maintain organized and accurate documentation.
• Assist with general clerical and court-related duties as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Customer service

Clerical experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Now Hiring: Justice Court Clerk

Location: Houston, TX 77388
Pay: $15.01 per hour | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 30-Minute Lunch
Employment Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire

Join a Professional Court Environment

Openwork is seeking an organized and dependable Justice Court Clerk for a full-time opportunity in Houston, TX. We're looking for someone with strong clerical, computer, and customer service skills who can accurately support daily court operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in building long‑term experience within a professional judicial environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain court dockets, records, and files.
• Prepare correspondence and other court documents.
• Coordinate court appearances.
• Administer oaths as required.
• Perform accurate data entry.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls.
• Prepare certified copies and reports.
• Maintain organized and accurate documentation.
• Assist with general clerical and court-related duties as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• 1+ year of computer and clerical experience required.
• 1+ year of paralegal, legal, court, or judicial system experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable assisting callers and the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Dependable attendance and professional demeanor.

Why Join Openwork?

• Weekly pay.
• Consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule.
• Full-time hours.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity.
• Long-term career potential.
• Opportunity to gain valuable court and administrative experience.

Benefits Upon Permanent Hire:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO, vacation, and holidays.
• Retirement plan.
• Wellness program.

About Openwork:

Openwork has more than 50 years of experience connecting talented professionals with meaningful employment opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)