Clerk - General

CHIEF CLERK – COURT OPERATIONS

LOCATION

Mesquite, TX 75149 | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Expected Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 31, 2027
• Employment Type: Temporary Contract
• Openings: 1
• Pay Rate: $18.24/hr

JOB SUMMARY

CornerStone Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Chief Clerk to support daily court operations in Mesquite, TX. This position performs moderately complex administrative and clerical duties, including processing court documents, maintaining accurate records, entering and reconciling data, and providing professional customer service to the public.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while following established policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, review, verify, and process documents, records, bills, payments, and receipts.
• Perform accurate data entry and prepare correspondence, forms, reports, and other administrative documents.
• Research, locate, retrieve, and organize records and supporting documentation.
• Answer routine inquiries and resolve basic customer service concerns.
• Collect, update, maintain, and reconcile data, funds, or inventory.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems.
• Follow established policies and procedures while supporting daily departmental operations.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of related experience, 30 college credit hours, or an equivalent combination.
• Ability to type at least 30 WPM or 60 KSPM.
• Proficiency with computers and standard word processing software.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision.
• Ability to successfully complete required clerical skills assessments.

Preferred: Previous customer service experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates may be required to complete skills assessments in typing, data entry, Microsoft Word, Excel, filing, grammar, or other administrative functions.

The position may involve prolonged sitting, standing, or walking and lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted.

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