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Job Description
Description
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Deputy Clerk I performs specialized clerical, administrative, and secretarial work in an assigned department.
Examples of Duties
Answers telephone and greet visitors; provides information or refers inquiries to appropriate personnel; routes incoming calls and records messages; responds to emails and faxes as necessary.
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve information; maintains pertinent files and records; scans and copies documents as necessary; ensures files are complete and accurate.
Processes incoming and outgoing mail, including preparing photocopies and collating materials; distributes mail to appropriate department or employee.
Balances the cash drawer daily and prepares related reports on a daily and weekly basis.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Screens applications for services, determining the validity or correctness of the application to issue certified copies of birth certificates, death certificates and marriage licenses; screens applicants for birth and death records to determine eligibility to obtain such documents.
Records legal documents; analyzes and evaluates submitted documents for accuracy and inclusion of all legal requirements.
Collects court costs and fees.
Scans all recorded documents, including birth and death certificates, as well as marriage licenses; performs verification process and scrutinizes captured image for accuracy, completeness, and image quality; manually indexes the records after scanning.
Opens and assigns criminal cases to various courts and delivers to the courts for further processing.
Performs passport services for US Citizens.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED and minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Completion of some college level course work preferred.
Specific certifications related to the area of assignment may be required for this position.
Supplemental Information
The primary location for this position is Lewisville. At times this position may require some travel to other satellite locations.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Denton County
Show moreDenton County, Texas - Home With a population of just over 859,000, we are one of the fastest growing counties in the country. With that comes myriad development and entertainment opportunities to serve our citizens, as well as the steady stream of visitors to the area.
Located at the apex of Dallas and Fort Worth triangle, Denton County is a hub of growth and development. We have a pro-business climate, as evidenced by our low tax rate. Our government officials welcome innovative, high-quality development and the opportunity to strengthen the current economic base and create job opportunities, and are committed to an ongoing improvement in the quality of life for our citizens.
Home to two major universities, with a third under construction, and one junior college, Denton County’s focus on higher education is second to none. Not only does Denton County boast two major highways within close proximity to DFW International Airport, but we are also home to Alliance Airport, the world's first 100% industrial airport designed for cargo and corporate aviation.
According to a recent CBS News report, of the nine U.S. counties with the strongest economic growth, Denton County ranks number one. In addition, we have a well-educated, skilled workforce, and an abundance of land for future development.
We welcome you to Denton County and invite you to experience all the great things Denton County has to offer – you will not be disappointed!
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