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Job Description

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The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

Job Summary

A Deputy County Clerk is a deputized employee of the County Clerk who performs acts which, under the seal of the County Court become the official act of the County Clerk. A Deputy County Clerk acts as registrar, recorder and custodian of Official Public Records, instruments, court pleadings, and other documents that are part of any cause of action filed in the County Courts at Law of Bell County, Texas. The Deputy County Clerk shall perform in the name of the County Clerk, all official acts of the office of County Clerk including but not limited to specialized tasks requiring application of department procedures and state law regulations.

Supervision Received

Work is performed under the general supervision of the department supervisor, the Chief Deputy and the County Clerk.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent and two (2) years clerical experience

Ability to type 45 wpm; basic computer skills; knowledge of office equipment

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions; organize and process work assignments

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide excellent customer service to general public, attorneys and their staff and other County employees

Perform successfully in high stress environment and ability to multi-task

Duties and Responsibilities

Interacts effectively with the public and/or other departments by answering routine inquiries; resolving basic customer service issues; and processing requests for information;

Performs clerical/support duties to include telephone inquiries; data entry; filing alphabetically and numerically;

Prepares and/or processes a variety of documents, instruments, records, billings, and reports to other state and court agencies;

Collects, receipts, disburses funds via cash handling; credit card processing and/or escrow accounting

Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift files, boxes, books and other objects up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and bending as necessary.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Additional Recruiting Instruction:

Bell County reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time, regardless of the job posting closing date listed.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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