Job Details
Deputy District Clerk
2025-12-29 Williamson County, TX Georgetown,TX
Description:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
IRREGULAR HOURS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) ###-#### or visit our website at
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-###-####.
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Do you have a high school diploma, or equivalent?
02
Do you have at least one (1) year of clerical experience in a professional office environment, including cash handling and customer service experience?
03
How many months experience do you have using computer software such as Microsoft Office or similar software?
04
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
05
Please describe your cash handling experience: did you work with a cash drawer daily, handle large amounts of cash, how much time spent on cash handling, etc?
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Do you have knowledge of legal terminology and concepts?
07
Do you possess prior experience working in a legal or government capacity?
08
Based on the various job assignments listed above, which of these assignments are you interested in being considered for? Select all that apply.
09
Do you possess working knowledge of the e-filing process?
10
We work with a great deal of confidential information. Describe how you have handled sensitive information in your past work experience and what strategies you utilized to maintain confidentiality.
11
A preferred qualification for this job is for a candidate that is bilingual in Spanish. Are you able to read, write and/or speak Spanish fluently?
12
Please provide a brief statement introducing yourself and illustrating why you should be considered as the most qualified individual for this position.
Required Question
Salary : $42,353.26 - $48,706.25 Annually
Location : Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 14.03162
Department: District Clerk
Opening Date: 11/05/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to Chief Deputy Clerk or District Clerk, responsible for performing daily clerical operations for the Williamson County District Clerk's Office, in one of the two (2) Assignments outlined below.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
- Performs detailed legal procedures associated with the receipt, review, processing and maintenance of court documents and case files
- Provides customer service to internal and external customers
- Collects payments for court costs and manages front counter till
- Collaborates with attorneys, departments, and litigation parties for necessary documents
- Provides customer service and directs incoming calls, faxes, and mail
- Copies, files, and audits invoices
- Performs extensive data entry and maintains database
- Utilizes legal reference materials to perform research related to current laws and procedures
- Processes court-related documents
- Maintains responsibility for the dismissal docket for District and County Courts
- Assists with daily and monthly reports
- Attends court, as necessary
- Cross-trains for departmental coverage of specialized duty assignments
- Maintains knowledge of Code of Criminal Procedure, Rules of Civil Procedure, Family Code, Local Government Code, Texas Property Code and the Texas Legislature
- Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
- Performs special duties as assigned
- Reviews and accepts all filings for petitions, motions, and pleadings for processing
- Determines court and records cost and verifies billing and invoices received from the state Attorney General's (AG) Office
- Serves as department liaison for AG communications as needed
- Assists with jury duty selection process
- Serves as courtroom clerk as needed
- Conducts audits of documents and processes
- Monitors workflow queue
- Prepares and process various legal documents including but not limited to summons, subpoenas, warrants, writs, notifications, orders, abstracts, and dismissals
- Performs detailed legal procedures associated with civil and family filings
- Files, scans and creates new case in case management system
- Collects court costs and manages daily till for court costs
- Utilizes legal reference materials to perform research related to current family/civil statutes and procedures
- Process and issuance of citations, writs, and protective orders all things family/civil
- Track both clerk and court queues for issuance and orders
- Review e-filing for new and subsequent filings
- Process Court Ordered Child Support Orders to the State Disbursement Unit
- Knowledge of e-fling and JCIT Standards approved by the Supreme Court
- Contact with external and internal customers
- Heavy contact with the public both in person and phone
- Reports directly to -Chief Deputy District Clerk or District Clerk
- Direct Reports - No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
IRREGULAR HOURS
- Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
- May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
- Regular attendance is required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year of clerical experience in a professional office environment, including cash handling and customer service
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Three (3) years of clerical experience
- Three (3) years of cash handling experience
- Prior experience working in a legal or government capacity
- Prior experience in e-Filing Process
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Extensive experience in Microsoft applications
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
- Criminal background check: Yes
- Motor Vehicle Record check: No
- Drug screening: No
- Physical exam: No
- Psychological exam: No
- Additional: N/A
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) ###-#### or visit our website at
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-###-####.
01
Do you have a high school diploma, or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have at least one (1) year of clerical experience in a professional office environment, including cash handling and customer service experience?
- Yes
- No
03
How many months experience do you have using computer software such as Microsoft Office or similar software?
- None
- Less than 12 months
- More than 12 months, less than 24 months
- More than 24 months, less than 36 months
- More than 36 months, less than 48 months
- More than 48 months
04
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
05
Please describe your cash handling experience: did you work with a cash drawer daily, handle large amounts of cash, how much time spent on cash handling, etc?
06
Do you have knowledge of legal terminology and concepts?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you possess prior experience working in a legal or government capacity?
- Yes
- No
08
Based on the various job assignments listed above, which of these assignments are you interested in being considered for? Select all that apply.
- Records Clerk
- Issuance Clerk
- Attorney General Clerk
09
Do you possess working knowledge of the e-filing process?
- Yes
- No
10
We work with a great deal of confidential information. Describe how you have handled sensitive information in your past work experience and what strategies you utilized to maintain confidentiality.
11
A preferred qualification for this job is for a candidate that is bilingual in Spanish. Are you able to read, write and/or speak Spanish fluently?
- Yes
- No
12
Please provide a brief statement introducing yourself and illustrating why you should be considered as the most qualified individual for this position.
Required Question