Criminal Post Conviction Writ Clerk

Criminal Post Conviction Writ Clerk

Salary

$25.14 Hourly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

17286

Department

District Clerks Office

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026 3:23 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

300

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Description

• Prepare electronic Post Conviction Writ records to be sent to the Criminal Court of Appeals, following all rules and statutes as provided by the Criminal Laws of Texas.
• Assist all customers via email, phone calls, or in person in a professional manner.
• Accomplishes section objectives in accordance with standard operating procedures and policies of the District Clerk's office.
• Works efficiently to achieve the goals of the District Clerk's office as outlined in the Strategic Plan and Mission Statement

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

All applicants must register and take the HRRM Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 80% with a typing speed of 35 W.P.M. and 80% accuracy.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test

Please see testing instructions in the General Information section below.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• Must possess intermediate computer skills in the following applications - Microsoft Office.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Keyboards at 35 wpm.
• Must be able to work under strict time constraints and work overtime upon request.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle customers in a polite and courteous manner.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must be able to maneuver, including lifting, climbing a ladder and moving a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.
• Must have good time management skills.
• Must be capable of working under stress.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
• Testing will be required. (Grammar 80%, Typing 35 words per minute) at 80% accuracy

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time | Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Salary:

• $25.14 Hourly

• Based on 26 pay periods

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to maneuver, including lifting, climbing ladders, and moving a minimum of thirty (30) lbs.

Note: Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, all applicants are screened for the presence of illegal drugs. The Harris County District Clerk's Office has an employment-at-will policy.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• None of the above

02

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:

Advanced:

A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.

Intermediate:

A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.

Basic:

A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.

Entry Level:

A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

03

I understand the position # (17286) requires the HRT Clerical Skills Test scores to be on file before my application can move forward through the application process. I understand that if I do not already have scores on file, I will need to apply for the HRT Clerical Skills Test within five (5) days, excluding weekends, of the date of my application, or my application will be invalid. The test can be found under HRT Clerical Skills Test in the testing section on the Harris County website or via email link.

• I acknowledge I have read the instructions above and will be registering for the Clerical Test.
• I acknowledge I have current scores on file.

04

List all of the positions that you have applied for at the District Clerks Office. If you have not applied to any positions with the District Clerks Office, please type "N/A"

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx