Deputy District Clerk, Sr

Position: Deputy District Clerk, Sr.
Salary: $19.59 Hourly
Location : Texas 77515, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: District Clerk
Opening Date: 02/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Maintain accurate records for the District Clerk's Office and the district courts.

Hours:

Mon-Fri, 8a - 5pm
Example of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: May include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed and employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.
Regular attendance is required

Maintain accurate records of all documents and files

Maintain records of all exhibits in court cases and assist attorneys, court staff, and/or the public in accessing exhibits

Maintain a journal and index of historical records

Check all loose papers

Process copy requests, record search requests, and background checks by email, fax, mail and/or face to face customers

Answer jury calls and reschedule jurors when needed

Answer phones and direct calls to proper departments

Open, file stamp, and sort incoming mail

Receipt and maintain payment records

Shred sensitive documents after checking the images

Open, close, and audit a till

Maintain confidentiality of records as required by law

File and process paperwork filed over the counter, through the mail (USPS), and/or through the electronic service providers

Assist the public with the public computers

Any other duties assigned by the District Clerk or designee

Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

High school diploma or equivalent or at the discretion of the District Clerk or designee.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

County and state legal principles, practices, procedures regarding the court system

Texas Rules of Court

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure

Texas Family Code

Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

Legal practices and procedures

Legal terminology

Department policies, procedures, and regulations covering specific areas of assignment

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with judges, managers, supervisors, employees, external public agencies and organizations, attorneys' law firms, bail bond companies, process servers and the general public

Using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules

Performing various mathematical calculations

Performing effectively under stressful working conditions

Providing effective customer service

Multi-tasking

Operating a personal computer and various software applications
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

None required.
Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, which includes:

Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (AUL).

Excellent medical/dental insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates. Free employee health clinic and free tele-health services.

Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including
- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage up to $200 (age reduction); with AD&D.

Employee Assistance Program for all employees and any member of household; 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits.

At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan, free access to our employee health clinic.