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Brazoria County lists this Deputy District Clerk opportunity in angleton, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleUnder limited supervision, operates switchboard, maintains paperwork flow, and processes court orders in the District Clerk's office. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8a - 5pmExample Of DutiesEssential duties and responsibilities may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed and employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.Customer service – will have direct contact with the public in person and by phoneMaintain accurate records of all documents and filesAssist attorneys, court staff, and/or the public in accessing case recordsAnswer phones and direct calls to proper departmentsOpen, file stamp, and sort incoming mailReceipt and maintain payment recordsProcess court pleadings, orders, bench warrants, capias, subpoenas, summons, issue civil/family service and other various correspondenceOpen, close, and audit a tillMaintain confidentiality of records as required by lawFile and process paperwork filed over the counter, through the mail (USPS), and/or through the electronic service providersAssist the public with the public computersAny other duties assigned by the District Clerk or designeeQualificationsEducation, experience and training guidelines: High school diploma or equivalent or at the discretion of the District Clerk or designee. Special requirements/knowledge, skills & abilities:The ability to read and comprehendCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingEstablishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with judges, managers, supervisors, employees, external public agencies and organizations, attorneys' law firms, bail bond companies, process servers and the general publicUsing initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rulesPerforming various mathematical calculationsPerforming effectively under stressful working conditionsProviding effective customer serviceMulti-taskingOperating a personal computer and various software applicationsLicense & certification requirements: None required. Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in an office work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Supplemental InformationThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.BenefitsBrazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, which includes: Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (VOYA). Excellent medical/dental insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates. Free employee health clinic and free tele-health services. Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage up to $200 (age reduction); with AD&D. Employee Assistance Program for all employees and any member of household; 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits. At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan, free access to our employee health clinic.
Worksite address
angleton, TX, 77515, US
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