Deputy Clerk/Erath County

Between $30k and $45k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Erath County $24k - $45k Per Year Deputy Clerk/Erath County Texas Association of Counties

Occupation:

Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other

Location:

Stephenville, TX - 76401

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

06/03/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

06/06/2026

Expires:

08/31/2026 Job #: 17022659 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 12 Month(s) DL Required Language English, Very Well Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Shift Day Shift Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Process, maintain and/ or distribute all legal documents relating to the District Court involving family, civil and felony cases in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide customer service. Answer multi telephones and convey messages, as needed. Open and sort incoming legal documents and mail. Assist public in locating records. Create and maintain case files by entering and scanning into computer. Deputies are accountable for cash drawer. Collect, receipt and balance money to report daily. Process passport applications. Provide accurate and expeditious services to the court. Assist in jury management for District Court. Prepare, process and issue legal documents: subpoenas, citations, requisitions, writs of execution inbond forfeiture cases, abstracts of judgment, writ of habeas corpus, appeals, bill of cost for all judgments, etc. Seal cases upon Court Order and transfer cases in and out of County as needed in a timely manner. Build and maintain child support cases into our system for the State of Texas Disbursement Unit. File and process expunction cases according to law. Research and respond to all inquiries regarding status of inmates or current felons. Performs all other duties involved in the operation of the District Clerk's office as assigned or required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Basic computer and typing skills. Proficient in both oral and written communications. Knowledge of legal system and legal terminology helpful. Must be dependable, detail oriented and confidential with cases. Ability to efficiently operate office equipment. Must be friendly, courteous and helpful to the public. Ability to associate with all County departments in a professional manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed indoors. Clerks may risk physical hazard from angry, unstable, violent and highly volatile prisoners and/ or citizens, as well as from weapons. There may be exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids. Occasional travel is necessary for required schools. This position has continual exposure to the computer monitor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Generally, this position requires light lifting, usually less than 10 lbs. but can be up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Deputy must be able to physically operate office equipment. This position is basically sedentary but also requires standing, bending, stooping and stretching. Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

High School graduate or equivalent. One year experience in clerical field.