Family Court Clerk

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• To facilitate and coordinate job duties to effectively carry out organizational objectives, utilizing knowledge of the District Clerk’s rules, regulations, and policies. 
• To achieve optimum efficiency and accomplish the goals of the District Clerk’s Office, as outlined in the organization Strategic Plan and Mission Statement.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be capable of working under stress and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required.
• Must be willing to travel to any destination required to participate or assist with office projects while exposed to outside elements.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision, have excellent analytical, decision making, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Must be able to maneuver; including lifting and moving a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.
• Must act as a role model for the section; presenting oneself as a professional employee for the other employees to emulate.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
• Testing will be required. (Grammar 80%, Typing 35 wpm at 80% accuracy)

Register Online for the HRT 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 have no more than 5 calendar days to 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 

• Hours will be discussed during departmental interview

  • Must be able to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required.

Salary:

• $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

• Depends on Qualifications

• Based on 26 pay periods

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Must be willing to travel to any destination required to participate or assist with office projects while exposed to outside elements.
• Must be able to maneuver; including lifting and moving a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.

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