Deputy County Clerk II - Civil Court Clerk

Deputy Clerk II

The Collin County Clerk is actively seeking candidates to fill the position of Deputy Clerk II in our civil courts section. This position will be responsible for accurately processing court documents filed through the eFile Texas database and ensuring all information is correctly imported into the Odyssey case management court system. The successful candidate will have the ability to provide excellent customer service on the phone and in person to customers and attorneys, as well as foster positive interactions with judges and other staff. This position will be expected to perform heavy data entry with a high level of accuracy. May be required to pull court dockets, prepare and process records for scanning, and prepare related correspondence, reports and statistics. Provides related clerical assistance to the department.

Candidates must have level of education equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency and two years of work experience. The ability to pass a typing test with a rate of 50 WPM is required. Ability to pass a criminal background check is required.

Work requires strong knowledge of software applications including MS Windows 10 and MS Office 2010 or higher. Must have ability to perform advanced data entry and scanning functions with strong accuracy and attention to detail, and must have strong customer service skills. Must possess strong organizational and communication skills and demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time. A broad knowledge of legal terminology and documents, and the court system is highly desired. College education resulting in an Associate's degree or higher is preferred.

Testing Requirements

This position requires that you pass a typing test at the minimum rate specified above.

• If you have taken a typing test with us within the last 6 months that meets or exceeds the requirements above, you do not need to take it again.
• If you have never taken our typing test, have not met the requirements above, or it has been more than 6 months since your last test, you will need to take the test in order for your application to be complete.

Typing tests are administered in the Human Resources Testing room from 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. You do not need an appointment to test, but you will need to bring a government issued photo ID. If you have any questions regarding the testing, please feel free to call 972-548-4606.

The Human Resources office is located at:

Jack Hatchell Administration Building 2300 Bloomdale Road 4th Floor - Suite 4117 McKinney, TX 75071

Workplace and Benefits

Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

You must submit a completed application to be considered for employment. Attaching a resume is not considered an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

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