Court Clerk – Municipal Court Operations

Court Clerk – Municipal Court Operations

Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay: $15.01 per hour
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract-to-Hire

Openwork’s Houston branch is proud to partner with a local municipality to recruit a professional and highly organized Court Clerk. This long-term contract-to-hire opportunity offers stability, valuable public sector experience, and the potential to grow your career within the judicial system.

If you bring strong clerical experience, thrive in structured environments, and value accuracy and professionalism, this position provides the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to court operations and community service.

As a Court Clerk, you will provide administrative and clerical support essential to the daily functioning of municipal court proceedings. Your work will ensure court records are accurate, schedules are maintained, and documentation is processed efficiently and confidentially.

• Maintain, update, and manage court dockets.
• Prepare official correspondence, court documents, and case records.
• Coordinate court scheduling and appearances.
• Administer oaths in accordance with court procedures.
• Perform precise data entry and maintain electronic and physical records.
• Answer and route incoming calls professionally.
• Organize and manage case files.
• Prepare certified copies and reports as requested.
• Assist with additional administrative tasks to support court operations.

• Minimum 3 years of computer and clerical experience.
• 3 years of paralegal or judicial system experience strongly preferred.
• Strong data entry accuracy and document management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational strength.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured office setting.

• Consistent weekday schedule with daytime hours.
• Long-term contract-to-hire role with advancement potential.
• Valuable experience within a municipal court system.
• Professional work environment centered on accountability and public service.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement plan.
• Wellness program.

If you are ready to apply your administrative expertise in a role that supports the court system and serves the community, apply today.

For questions regarding qualifications, please contact our Houston branch at .

Openwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer.