Justice Court Clerk

• Receive and process citations, complaints, petitions, affidavits, applications, or information instituting a cause of action and enter information in the court's case management software.
• Perform extensive data entry and scanning.
• Monitor cases, set cases for the appropriate dockets, and notify parties of upcoming court dates.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Odyssey Case Management System functionality.
• Review and interpret orders signed by the judge to determine next actions.
• Serve as a point of contact with defendants, plaintiffs, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement, interested parties, and the general public regarding the status, disposition, and pending actions of cases.
• Assist the public in person, by phone, or by email regarding the status, disposition, or pending actions on court cases.
• Prepares summons, warrants, and issue civil citations, eviction citations, subpoenas, and writs.
• Perform cashier duties, and responsible for balancing end of day totals.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by the judge and department supervisors.
• The ability to work well with other staff members and the public.
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary. 

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of clerical or customer service work experience.

• Basic computer skills including proficiency in the use of MS Office software, such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Detail oriented and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be punctual, dependable and have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work well with other staff members and the public.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and maintain confidentiality when required.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Must be able to work overtime without prior notification including correcting problems after normal business hours.
• No prior felony conviction.

• This position may at times require bending, stooping, lifting up to twenty (20) pounds, frequent walking, standing and sitting. 

• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Register Online for theHRT Clerical Skills Test using the following link: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrt-clerical-skills-test

• Click the above link to the HRT Clerical Skills Test registration page.
• Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing.
• You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours.
• You will haveno more than 5 business daysto access and complete testing.
• Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application.
• The test may be taken once every 30 days.
• Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time

• Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Overtime as Required

Physical Requirements:

• This position may at times require bending, stooping, lifting up to twenty (20) pounds, frequent walking, standing and sitting.

Salary:

• $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

• Depends on Qualifications

• Based on 26 pay periods

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.