Senior Court Clerk: Docket, Records & Operations

Galveston County Human Resources; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Galveston County Human Resources seeks a deputy court clerk support role within the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 department.

The position provides specialized administrative and technical assistance to the assigned department and supports court personnel with filing, records, and correspondence. Responsibilities include assisting court personnel, handling inquiries, answering calls, processing citations and invoices, managing mail, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Requires four years of deputy court clerk experience or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 files citations, cases, subpoena warrants, and other court orders.
• Prepares cost bills and invoices.
• Operates the cash register and runs daily reports.
• Prepares, types, and distributes reports.
• Provides certified or plain copies to requesting persons, organizations, or municipalities.
• Develops and prepares forms and correspondence.
• Assists department employees with personal computer and IT questions.
• Receives, sorts, opens, and distributes mail; stamps and mails outgoing mail; performs large-scale mail-outs.
• Performs 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.

Education

High School graduation or GED

Four years deputy court clerk experience

Job description

Galveston County Human Resources seeks a deputy court clerk support role within the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2 department.

The position provides specialized administrative and technical assistance to the assigned department and supports court personnel with filing, records, and correspondence. Responsibilities include assisting court personnel, handling inquiries, answering calls, processing citations and invoices, managing mail, and preparing reports.