Clerk III – District Clerk

FORT BEND COUNTY

DEPARTMENT: DISTRICT CLERK

JOB SUMMARY:

Accurately initiates, indexes, processes, maintains and records incoming court fillings and collection of court fees in accordance with the Texas Codes of Civil, Family and Criminal Procedures and the Texas Government Code. Processes court dispositions as defined and mandated by the law under strict timelines.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examines, verifies and inputs data into various court computer systems to update information regarding pending, disposed, microfilmed, criminal, civil, and family cases, using detailed data entry codes. Scans court documents. Researches and analyzes historical data. Verifies processes and distributes documents to appropriate locations, prints and provides case index, ensure files are complete and in proper order at all times. Uses various computer checkout systems and a warehouse inventory index to ensure exact location of files and reproduces or retrieves files upon request. Verifies, analyzes and indexes mass filings of attorney general documents. Answers incoming telephone calls and assists and responds to public, attorney or County inquiries or directs to appropriate person. Calculates and collects costs of court and monetary transactions associated with criminal cases according to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Researches monetary transactions and calculates percentages reimbursed by State agencies to determine fees owed in a civil law suit involving multiple case parties. Issues Bill of Cost to collect outstanding fees and to outline complex costs awarded per court judgment. Issues subpoenas, citations, warrants, writs, restraining orders, protective orders, notices and other documents as prescribed by law and at the direction of the requesting party, and as ordered by the District Court and Court of Appeals. Supports and assists department staff as needed. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Job Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma/GED; 1 year general business experience. Good computer and data entry skills; knowledge of MS

Office Suite preferred; math and typing skills (minimum 40 WPM); good verbal and written communication and

comprehension skills. Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other County employees,

elected officials and co-workers. Self-starter skills. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; adapt and cope with fast

paced office. Ability to learn established office routines and policies from written instructions, inclusive of financial and

mathematical tasks. Must be flexible with regard to work assignments and location. Proof of liability insurance may be

required; overtime may be required.

STARTING SALARY: Grade 7, $1,134.40 biweekly based on qualifications.

CLOSING: Upon filling position.

Fort bend county is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

All interested candidates are required to complete an online application at:

www.fortbendcounty.jobs

Please apply online at our website: www.fortbendcounty.jobs

(Resume/”See Resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of a complete employment application.)