Salary : $36,524.57 - $42,003.25 Annually Location : Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 14.02733 Department: District Clerk Opening Date: 08/13/2024 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY Reporting directly to Chief Deputy Clerk or District Clerk, responsible for performing daily clerical operations for the Williamson County District Clerk's Office, in one of the Assignments outlined below. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
- Performs detailed legal procedures associated with the receipt, review, processing and maintenance of court documents and case files
- Provides customer service to internal and external customers
- Collects payments for court costs and manages front counter till
- Collaborates with attorneys, departments, and litigation parties for necessary documents
- Provides customer service and directs incoming calls, faxes and mail
- Copies, files, and audits invoices
- Performs extensive data entry and maintains database
- Utilizes legal reference materials to perform research related to current laws and procedures
- Processes court-related documents
- Serves as courtroom clerk, when necessary
- Cross-trains for departmental coverage of specialized duty assignments
- Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
- Performs special duties as assigned
Jury Support/Floater:
- Assist in person and on the phone with jury questionnaires and respond to enquiries concerning jury service
- Respond to emails for jurors that have submitted exemptions for jury service
- Attend Court on jury days for check-in
- Issuance of legal documents
- Process Orders of the Court
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports directly to -Chief Deputy District Clerk or District Clerk
- Direct Reports - No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
IRREGULAR HOURS
- Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
- May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year of clerical experience in a professional office environment, including cash handling and customer service
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required within thirty (30) days of employment
- Valid Texas driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three (3) years of clerical experience
- Three (3) years of cash handling experience
- Prior experience working in a legal or government capacity
- Prior experience in e-Filing Process
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Extensive experience in Microsoft applications
EMPLOYMENT TESTING Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
- Criminal background check: Yes
- Motor Vehicle Record check: No
- Drug screening: No
- Physical exam: No
- Psychological exam: No
- Additional: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) ###-#### or visit our website at Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-###-####. 01 Do you have a high school diploma, or equivalent?
02 Do you have at least one (1) year of clerical experience in a professional office environment, including cash handling and customer service experience?
03 How many months experience do you have using computer software such as Microsoft Office or similar software?
- None
- Less than 12 months
- More than 12 months, less than 24 months
- More than 24 months, less than 36 months
- More than 36 months, less than 48 months
- More than 48 months
04 Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
05 Please describe your cash handling experience: did you work with a cash drawer daily, handle large amounts of cash, how much time spent on cash handling, etc? 06 Do you have knowledge of legal terminology and concepts?
07 Do you possess prior experience working in a legal or government capacity?
08 Do you possess working knowledge of the e-filing process?
09 We work with a great deal of confidential information. Describe how you have handled sensitive information in your past work experience and what strategies you utilized to maintain confidentiality. 10 A preferred qualification for this job is for a candidate that is bilingual in Spanish. Are you able to read, write and/or speak Spanish fluently?
11 Please provide a brief statement introducing yourself and illustrating why you should be considered as the most qualified individual for this position. Required Question