Family Assistant Court Clerk

Position Description

To facilitate and coordinate job duties to effectively carry out organizational objectives, utilizing knowledge of the District Clerk’s rules, regulations, and policies.

• To achieve optimum efficiency and accomplish the goals of the District Clerk’s Office, as outlined in the organization Strategic Plan and Mission Statement.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 80% with a typing speed of 35 W.P.M. and 80% accuracy.

Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

• Must be capable of working under stress and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required.
• Must be willing to travel to any destination required to participate or assist with office projects while exposed to outside elements.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision, have excellent analytical, decision‑making, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to maneuver, including lifting and moving a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.
• Must act as a role model for the section, presenting oneself as a professional employee for the other employees to emulate.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
• Testing will be required. (Grammar 80%, Typing 35 words per minute at 80% accuracy)

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Register Online for the HRT Clerical Skills Test using the following link:

• Click the above link to the HRT Clerical Skills Test registration page.
• Click on "Apply" to submit your request for testing.
• You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e‑mail within 48 hours.
• You will have no more than 5 business days to access and complete testing.
• Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application.
• The test may be taken once every 30 days.
• Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months.

• Regular Full‑time
• Hours will be discussed during departmental interview
  • Must be able to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required.

• $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly
• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 pay periods

• Must be willing to travel to any destination required to participate or assist with office projects while exposed to outside elements.
• Must be able to maneuver, including lifting and moving a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.