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Dallas County

Texas county government

Clerk 4, District Court Administration

Administrative SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDallas, TX, USA$19.82 - $24.35In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program is required.
  • Four years of job-related experience, or 60 hours of college, or a combination of the two is required.
  • The ability to type 35 words per minute or 70 keystrokes per minute and knowledge of computer applications and standard word-processing software are required.
  • Candidates for clerical, administrative, or secretarial positions must pass at least one skills test, selected according to the position and department's operational needs. Tests may include 10-key, coding, data entry, filing, grammar, math, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, proofreading, spelling, sorting, and timed typing.
  • The ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, organize and process work, and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and the public is required.
  • For Juvenile Department work, the position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts; a high tolerance for emotionally demanding and stressful work is required.
  • The role may require prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, and the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

  • Performs complex support tasks for judges, managers, or supervisors, including preparing, processing, and reconciling documents or records; researching and resolving problems; monitoring accounts; and interacting with the public.
  • May act as a group or team lead under a manager or supervisor.
  • Provides subject-matter expertise and team leadership by guiding and training staff and others; developing policies and procedures; coordinating and monitoring tasks; updating and training staff on policies and procedures; and preparing training materials and aids.
  • Prepares routine correspondence, completes forms and other documents, and serves as a liaison to other departments and the public.
  • Researches, compiles, and analyzes data to respond to inquiries, problems, issues, and exceptions and to resolve discrepancies.
  • Collects, inputs, and reconciles data, funds, or inventories and prepares reports.
  • Verifies the accuracy of information, policies, procedures, and accounts to ensure follow-through and compliance with applicable County, State, and Federal statutes.
  • Uses department-specific and county-wide specialized and general computer systems for data input, retrieval, purchasing, inventory, and related tasks.
  • May provide routine computer support to the section, including accessing data; ordering supplies; maintaining inventory; generating and maintaining reports and schedules; training clerical staff on computer applications; resolving routine problems and coordinating with IT services; and staying current on changes in laws, policies, and procedures, reviewing section materials to ensure those changes are reflected.
  • May assist with employee-related matters, including participating in interviews; maintaining time and attendance data and reconciling payroll-related issues; coordinating leave activities; and ensuring employees receive appropriate training.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a customer service environment is a plus.

About the Company

Dallas County

Texas county government

Dallas County is a county government serving residents and communities in Dallas County, Texas. The county administers courts, elections, public health, justice, records, infrastructure, human services, and other local government programs. It serves residents, businesses, visitors, partner agencies, and communities across Dallas County. Its operating model centers on elected offices and departments operating under public law, budgets, civil-service rules, and countywide administrative systems. Teams work across public health, justice, administration, technology, facilities, finance, records, and community services. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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