What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk III - District Clerk position at Denton County, TX?
Description
The Deputy Clerk III performs a variety of secretarial, administrative, and technical duties for the department of assignment.
Examples of Duties
Answers telephone and greet visitors; provides information or refers inquiries to appropriate personnel; routes incoming calls and records messages; responds to emails and faxes as necessary.
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information; maintains pertinent files and records; scans and copies documents as necessary; ensures files are complete and accurate.
Processes incoming and outgoing mail, including preparing photocopies and collating materials; distributes mail to appropriate department or employee.
Prepares periodic activity statistical summary and financial reports.
Assists and provides information to judges, attorneys, title companies, and the general public regarding inquiries and questions.
Certifies and issues copies of legal documents.
Supervises support staff for the department; trains employees as necessary.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Assists all district courts with filing documents.
Assists public in obtaining civil records for divorces and civil documents such as adoption, expunctions, and non-disclosures.
Creates and maintains files for all criminal indictments in felony cases in the county.
Prepares transcripts, indictments, and writs for felony cases to be sent to Court of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals.
Enters new tax suits and issues processes; inputs documents pertaining to tax suits and process payments.
Performs other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Completion of some college level course work preferred.
Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required for this position.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.Supplemental Information
THE ANTICIPATED START DATE AND SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS OCTOBER 1, 2025.
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