DescriptionThe Deputy Clerk III performs a variety of secretarial, administrative, and technical duties for the department of assignment.
Examples of DutiesAnswers 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 QualificationsHigh 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. To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf
Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf
Closing Date/Time: Continuous