***PLEASE NOTE - A FULL CHEROKEE COUNTY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION***

Position Summary:

Schedules court dockets, hearings, and trial dates. Assist Justices of the Peace, constable and prosecutors with case management. Provides information regarding court policies and procedures to citizens and resolves citizen complaints. Accounts payable and receipts of defendant’s payment by mail and in person. Ensures fines/cost are paid in a timely manner and enacts collection procedures if necessary. Enter and process judicial decisions and record transactions, dispositions and fine payments on automated court system. Submit individual periodic reports to State Comptroller, Texas Department of Public Safety, and Office of Court Administration as required by law.

Additional duties and responsibilities:

· Additional duties as directed by Justices

· Cleans office as required

· Be available to attend Clerk seminar out of town for a minimum of 3 days

Work Environment: Work will be performed indoors

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Training in bookkeeping

· Experience in an office and computer skills

Submit application and resume to Human Resource Director, 135 S. Main, Rusk, TX, 75785, (903) 683-5367 office, by fax to (903) 683-1186. Application may be obtained from the web at www.co.cherokee.tx.us and click on Jobs. For a complete job description, contact the Human Resource Director. Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

The posting may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.93 - $14.78 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person