Vance County · 16 hours ago
Deputy District Clerk – Family Law
Beaumont, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expVance County is seeking a Deputy District Clerk for their Family Law/Domestic Relations Department. The role involves performing general clerical duties, assisting the public, and managing legal documents and filings.
Government
Responsibilities
Prepares citations, writs, notices and other legal instruments to be served
Generate certified documents
Assists with answering incoming telephone calls
Provides assistance and information within scope of knowledge and responsibility
Assists with daily mail, registers and dockets
Assists clients at counter
Collects filing fees
Generates receipts and records payments
Balances daily cash and credit card transactions
Accepts new cases and subsequent filings through E-filing system
Assists with updating and maintaining files in accordance with established procedures
Assists with processing paperwork, forms and files for Attorney General cases
Pulls files, researches cases as requested
Performs other job related duties as directed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Knowledge of general clerical and data entry functions
1 to 2 years of related legal Family Law or Civil experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Math computation ability
Strong typing skills
Effective interpersonal skills in order to interact and cooperate with co-workers and to deal effectively with attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, Attorney General's Office, and the general public
Knowledge of E-filing system
Knowledge of Enterprise Justice CMS
Familiarity with family law proceedings
Must maintain confidentiality of case information
Ability to work in a fast-paced and often stressful environment with multiple interruptions
Ability to multitask, organize, prioritize, and pay attention to detail
Dependable and a team player
Ability to handle a high volume of telephone calls and customers
Availability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Ability to walk and/or stand to work at counter, deliver or retrieve paperwork in other offices or departments
Frequent prolonged standing to work at counter and to do filing
Frequent reaching, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 lbs
Preferred
Paralegal Studies education
Bilingual
Familiarity with family law proceedings
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Prescription drug coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Personal leave
Use of the Employee Health Clinic
Company
Vance County
Vance County has a vibrant business community as well as a thriving tourism industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.11MKey Investors
North Carolina Department of Commerce
2023-06-15Grant· $0.11M
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