Guardianship Administrator CLERK - County Clerk Job Fort Worth area,Texas USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position: GUARDIANSHIP ADMINISTRATOR CLERK - County Clerk

Create court initiated guardianship files and issue and record citations and notices to interested parties as ordered by the courts. Maintain all pending guardianship files including computer entries and filing of new documents. Provide copies, information, and letters of guardianship to court staff, attorneys and the general public.

Responsibilities

Creates court-initiated cases and maintains all guardianship case files.

Processes new and subsequent filings and enters them into the case management system.

Issue's personal poster citations and certified mail notices, for both Probate courts, and routes for proper service.

Monitors citations or timely service to prevent court hearings from being delayed.

Researches and issues letter of guardianship; prepares certified copies upon request.

Attends court hearings.

Processes and inputs all court orders for guardianship cases, and other court actions required to update status of parties, attorneys, and service papers.

Prepares appeals and transfers.

Calculates court costs to produce and issue bills of cost for guardianship.

Provides and assists court staff, volunteers, court visitors, interns, attorneys, and the general public with case information.

Maintains a general working knowledge of the policies and procedures of related agencies or departments to ensure the proper flow of all court orders and processes.

Processes and balances cash receipts.

Enters mandatory appointee information into case management system to be reported to the OCA.

Maintains a working knowledge of statutes as well as County Clerk policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Cross-trained to assist or assume the duties of the Administrative Court Clerk as needed.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent. One (1) year of general office experience. Ability to work with numeric filing systems and good organizational skills. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Must exhibit a professional demeanor. Must have the ability to handle stressful environments. Must be familiar with the use of a desktop computer and proficient in data entry, keyboarding, and navigating computer applications.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, stoop, lift, stand, reach, push, and pull.

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