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Fort Bend County, TX
Deputy District Court Clerk - District Clerks Office
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What they do
A Municipal, License, or Court Clerk works in a municipal office to assist people applying for a permit or license. Processes applications and answers questions, collects fees, distributes permits and licenses when they are approved, and maintains office records.
$42,743 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Examines, verifies and inputs data into various court computer systems to update information regarding pending, disposed,microfilmed, criminal, civil, and family cases, using detailed data entry codes. Researches and analyzes historical data. Verifies, processes and distributes documents to appropriate locations, prints and provides case index, ensure files are complete and in proper order at all times. Uses various computer checkout systems and a warehouse inventory index to ensure exact location of files and reproduces or retrieves files upon request. Verifies, analyzes and indexes mass filings of attorney general documents. Answers incoming telephone calls and assists and responds to public, attorney or County inquiries or directs to appropriate person. Calculates and collects costs of court and monetary transactions associated with criminal cases according to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Research monetary transactions and calculate percentages reimbursed by State agencies to determine fees owed in a civil law suit involving multiple case parties. Issues Bill of Cost to collect outstanding fees and to outline complex costs awarded per court judgment. Issues and tracks summons, subpoenas, citations, warrants, writs, restraining orders, protective orders, notices and other documents as prescribed by law and at the direction of the requesting party, and as ordered by the District Court and Court of Appeals; responds to questions from public regarding these documents. Supports and assists department staff as needed. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.