What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Clerk (Part-time) position at Jefferson County, TX?
Salary : $19.00 Hourly
Location : Port Arthur, TX
Job Type : Part-Time
Department : Constable, Pct. 8
Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 12 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Central
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Description
Summary : Serves as Assistant Clerk.
Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions : Maintains individual court logs; maintains currency in procedures and in civil process; prepares various weekly and monthly reports; provides information to the public as authorized; process daily mail; maintains concurrency with bailiffs / court calendar; prepares and processes purchase requisitions. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Other Job Functions : Performs other job related duties as directed.
NOTE : The above descries the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.
Education & Experience
Education & Experience : High school diploma or GED; some knowledge of secretarial skills, computer skills, typing skills, and photo copying.
Specialized Requirements : Must have experience with clerical work; Will be working with Law Enforcement.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities : Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact and cooperate with co-workers and to deal effectively with attorneys, defendants, other judges and court personnel, elected and appointed officials, law enforcement agencies, probation officers, and the general public.
Work Situations / Demands / Efforts : Work requires organizing, prioritizing; accuracy; attention to detail; working as part of a group; dealing with the pubic; flexibility in order to perform a variety of duties; performing routine, repetitive duties; working in a high volume environment; Must be available to work a 29-hour week, Monday thru Friday, unless you are relief for full-time Chief Clerk and Assistant Clerk, for an 8-hour day as needed.
Working Conditions : Work is performed primarily in a climate controlled open office environment, which is shared with other employees and is readily accessible to the general public. Heavy office traffic may cause distraction and interrupt duties; overtime when necessary.
Physical Requirements : Works is primarily sedentary; duties require frequent walking, standing, and walking to deliver documents for the courts; frequent reaching, lifting and carrying objects weighting up to 10 lbs.
Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status (disabled), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 839-2391, or for the hearing impaired, through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to 1225 Pearl St., Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Regular part-time employees contribute to our employee retirement plan, through the Texas County and District Retirement System or TCDRS. Part-time employees are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision coverage.
Salary : $19
