What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerk position at Harris County?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Enters court data in Harris County's Justice Courts Information System in Odyssey and JWEB.
- Answering and assisting multi-line switchboard, performs extensive data entry and files in numeric and alpha order.
- Works with the public and processing payments for traffic, criminal, and civil cases.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Education:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
Licensure:
A valid U.S. driver's license and social security card.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Heavy filing and some experience working with computers and handling a multi-line phone system.
- Basic computer knowledge in a Microsoft Windows based environment.
- Possesses strong oral and written communications skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, punctual and dependable.
- Capable of multi-tasking, handling high pressure, fast-paced and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Uses standard office equipment such as computer, copiers, and fax machine.
- Ability to interact and communicate with individuals of diverse background.
- Ability to work well with the public and other staff members.
- Proper English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and business writing.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Two (2) years paid working experience as either a court clerk, administrative assistant in a legal office, or administration of justice office.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time
Monday - Friday | 40 Hours per week.
Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
Salary:
18.00 Hourly
Depends on qualification
Based on 26 Pay Periods.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift up to forty (40) pounds.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Salary : $18
