[DEPUTY CLERK III [CLASS NO. 3624 [SALARY GROUP A17

[JOB DESCRIPTION

[GENERAL DESCRIPTION

[Deputy clerks are generally responsible for receiving, filing, and docketing cases appealed from lower courts. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

[EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

[Answering phone calls, routing incoming calls, taking messages, greeting visitors and directing them to the appropriate staff. [May interpret and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and answer general questions. [Review and route mail. [Provides information to attorneys, litigants, and the public regarding court policies and procedures; answers correspondence received by court; and responds to requests for documents. [Receives, files, and processes cases on appeal from lower courts and original proceedings. [Sends court notices to appropriate parties. [Certifies records for use in other courts. [Maintains files. [Maintains dockets or calendar systems for tracking and managing cases. [Performs related work as assigned.

[GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

[Experience and Education

[Experience in administrative or legal support work. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is required.Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

[Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

[Ability to understand and apply the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, other state court rules, and the internal operating procedures of the Court. [A high degree of accuracy is necessary to carry out assignments. [Must know and have experience in Microsoft Word and WordPerfect. [Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures. [Skill in using a personal computer and office equipment. [Ability to communicate effectively, to greet and direct visitors to appropriate staff. [Ability to move boxes and file folders. [Ability to learn case management computer system. [Must be able to work from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day of the week.

[Basic Computer Skills

[Email Software (Outlook, etc.) [Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, etc.) [Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc.) [Personal Computers [Spreadsheet Software (Excel, etc.) [Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc.)

[The following Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of military experience applicable to the position to determine if minimum qualifications are met. 27D, 270A, LN, YN, YNS, 4421, 4430, 5J0X1.

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