Deputy Clerk - County Clerk - Courts - Criminal

Job Summary

The Deputy Clerk I performs specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in an assigned department.

• Answer telephone calls and greet visitors; provide information or refer inquiries to appropriate personnel; route incoming calls and record messages; respond to emails and faxes as necessary.
• Utilize computerized data entry equipment and various word‑processing and file‑maintenance programs to enter, store, and retrieve information; maintain pertinent files and records; scan and copy documents as needed; ensure files are complete and accurate.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, including preparing photocopies and collating materials; distribute mail to appropriate department or employee.
• Balance the cash drawer daily and prepare related reports on a daily and weekly basis.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Screen applications for services, determining the validity or correctness of the application to issue certified copies of birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage licenses; screen applicants for birth and death records to determine eligibility to obtain such documents.
• Record legal documents; analyze and evaluate submitted documents for accuracy and inclusion of all legal requirements.
• Collect court costs and fees.
• Scan all recorded documents, including birth and death certificates and marriage licenses; perform verification process and scrutinize captured images for accuracy, completeness, and image quality; manually index the records after scanning.
• Open and assign criminal cases to various courts and deliver them for further processing.
• Perform passport services for U.S. citizens.

• High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Completion of some college‑level coursework is preferred.
• Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required.

The primary location for this position is Denton, Texas. This position may require occasional travel to other county clerk satellite locations.

• Group health and dental coverage including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life, disability, and long‑term care insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent‑care reimbursements.
• Participation in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) and the county retirement savings program.
• 12 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, and more.

Denton County is 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.