Unpaid Internship - District Clerk

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.

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This position provides professional as well as clerical support to the District Clerk's Office in a temporary capacity. Assists full-time staff by providing technical and administrative support on projects. Accurately initiates, indexes, processes, maintains and records incoming court filings and collection of court fees in accordance with the Texas Codes of Civil, Family and Criminal Procedure and the Texas Government Code.

Processes court dispositions as defined and mandated by the law under strict timelines. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.
* THIS IS A VOLUNTEER - UNPAID POSITION.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Examines, verifies and inputs data into various court computer systems to update information regarding pending, disposed, microfilmed, criminal, civil, and family cases, using detailed data entry codes.

* Researches and analyzes historical data.

* Verifies, processes and distributes documents to appropriate locations, print and provide case index, ensure files are complete and in proper order at all times.

* Uses various computer checkout systems and a warehouse inventory index to ensure exact location of files and reproduce or retrieve files upon request.

* Verifies, analyzes and indexes mass filings of attorney general documents. Answers incoming telephone calls and assists and responds to public, attorney or County inquiries or directs to appropriate person.

* Calculates and collects costs of court and monetary transactions associated with criminal cases according to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

* Researches monetary transactions and calculates percentages reimbursed by State agencies to determine fees owed in a civil law suit involving multiple case parties.

* Issues Bill of Cost to collect outstanding fees and to outline complex costs awarded per court judgment.

* Issues and tracks summons, subpoenas, citations, warrants, writs, restraining orders, protective orders, notices and other documents as prescribed by law and at the direction of the requesting party, and as ordered by the District Court and Court of Appeals and responds to questions from public regarding these documents.

* Prepares and scans documents with efficiency and attention to detail.

* Supports and assists department staff as needed.

* Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

* High School Diploma/GED;
Sixty (60) hours of college level coursework required and eligible to receive college credit hours through their University's Academic "Internship" Program.

* Applicants must be detail-oriented, conscientious, and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

* Good computer and data entry skills with knowledge of MS Office Suite preferred. Good math and typing skills (minimum 40 WPM).

* Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication and comprehension skills.

* Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other County employees, elected officials and co-workers.

* Self-starter skills. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; adapt and cope with fast-paced office.

* Ability to learn established office routines and policies from written instructions, inclusive of financial and mathematical tasks.

* Must be flexible with regard to work assignments, location and hours scheduled.

* May make frequent court appearance. Must have no visible tattoos.

VOLUNTEER:
This is an unpaid position

DURATION:
Maximum of 12 Weeks

CLOSING:
Upon filling positions

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a…