Civil Clerk
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Job Description
Position Description
The Justice Court Clerk performs a variety of clerical duties and provides administrative support to the Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 Place 1.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist public with general information at the window phone or via e-mail.
- Process new case filings from case initiation to judgment (ex. EV SC Debt Tow Hearings ODL etc.)
- Process motions as received/filed/eFiled.
- Issue parties court appearance dates and times.
- Prepare various types of citations.
- Process various types of Writs/Abstracts/Appeals.
- Process requests from Constables Office.
- Set cases on dockets and notice all parties.
- Accept monies for filings.
- Process tasks from Judge/Clerk Queues.
- Accept and transfer appeals to Civil County Court at Law.
- Process faxes from Civil County Court at Law.
- Set cases for Jury Trial and request Jurors.
- Assist with preparation and review of the Eviction & Civil Dockets.
- Update Eviction Docket minutes.
- Prepare Eviction Judgments.
- Prepare Civil Judgments and Orders.
- Answer Due Report.
- Provide Zoom support for parties as needed.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email
Requirements
All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 40 W.P.M. and 85% accuracy.
see testing instructions in the General Information section below.
Education:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience or Justice Court Civil Legal
experience or other state or municipal court experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of computers and related software comprised of Microsoft Windows and Word.
- Detail-oriented and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational and customer service skills.
- Must be punctual dependable and have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to sit for long periods at a time.
Must take Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 40 WPM and 85% accuracy.
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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Testusing the following link:
Employment Type
Full-Time
