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Overview
Located just southwest of the City of Houston, Fort Bend has a long history, which began when a small log fort was built on the banks of the Brazos River to help protect the settlers moving onto Stephen F. Austin’s original Mexican land grants. Today, Fort Bend is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas and most diverse counties in the United States with a current population exceeding 800,000. Live Here/Work Here!
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides experienced clerical and administrative support for the department and Justice of the Peace and performs efficient and productive service to the public. Manages and/or supervises Criminal, Civil and Juvenile caseloads. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.
Responsibilities
• Service customers; reviews and processes requests in person, by telephone, and/or mail.
• Collects and receipts fees over the counter and by mail, acts as a cashier.
• Input data into the computer data base in order for the Justice Courts to easy access to the information.
• Manages civil and criminal court documents by preparing, filing, processing, entering, issuing, recording and setting dockets according to cases filed.
• Prepares, files, assigns, and dockets new civil and criminal cases based on office policy and state statute to ensure accuracy of filings.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of documents, data and courtroom proceedings.
• Maintains knowledge, understanding and proficiency of case management to minimize errors.
• Trains, instructs and evaluates subordinates.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma/GED.
• 2 years of job related experience within the legal system. Experience in Justice of the Peace Court preferred.
• Good computer and typing skills (minimum 35 WPM).
• Excellent research and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal and written skills; Must have ability to interact with the public, employees and elected officials.
SALARY RANGE: $19.71 – $24.63 hourly based on qualifications
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide range of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend County’s Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply.
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
