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Fort Bend County · 5 hours ago

Deputy District Court Clerk - District Clerk's Office

Richmond, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$16.34/hr - $20.43/hr

1+ years exp

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, dedicated to providing quality of life for its residents. They are seeking a Deputy District Court Clerk to examine, verify, and input data into court systems, assist the public with inquiries, and manage various court documents and transactions.

Government Administration

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. 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

Research monetary transactions and calculate 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 and tracks summons, 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; responds to questions from public regarding these documents

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