Deputy Clerk - County Clerk

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

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

• Interacts effectively with the public and/or other departments by answering routine inquiries
• Resolving basic customer service issues
• Processing requests for information
• Performing 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, and disburses funds via cash handling
• Credit card processing and/or escrow accounting
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school graduate or equivalent and two (2) years of 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 the general public, attorneys and their staff, and other County employees
• Perform successfully in a high-stress environment and ability to multi-task

Ability to lift files, boxes, books, and other objects up to 25 pounds unassisted. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and bending as necessary.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.

Proposed Compensation: $18.60 - $18.60

The government of Bell County, Texas exists to promote and sustain a superior quality of life in Central Texas. In partnership with our communities and citizens, we pledge to deliver cost-effective services in a personal, responsive, and innovative manner.

• Public Safety for all citizens
• Responsibility and accountability
• People as our most important resource
• Achievement of positive solutions to every problem
• Positive liaisons with local government organizations
• A county that is renowned for its beauty and cleanliness
• Taking pride and achieving the highest quality in all we do
• An open, accessible government, where citizen involvement is vital
• Fairness, integrity, and trust as essential qualities of ethical governance
• Encouragement of progressive thinking through employee involvement and teamwork
• Citizens as customers, deserving the highest quality of services delivered by a local government.

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