Deputy County Clerk: Appellate Clerk

Deputy County Clerk: Appellate Clerk

Salary

$42,353.26 Annually

Location

Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

14.03434

Department

County Clerk Records

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to an assigned County Clerk Division Supervisor, responsible for performing specialized clerical work for the County courts system, such as preparing and modifying files, and assisting the public both in-person and by phone, while under general supervision.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Prepares and submits appeal cases
• Provides direct customer service either in person or on the telephone
• Collects payments for court costs and manages an assigned till
• Creates and maintains various reports, forms, worksheets, and informational materials
• Ensures comprehensive filing systems are maintained and up to date
• Assists in planning and executing special projects and events
• Assists with policy and procedure updates
• Utilizes legal reference materials to perform research related to current laws and procedures
• Copies, files, and audits invoices
• Enters and verifies data within applicable databases and/or systems
• Cross-trains with office staff in other areas to ensure continuity of departmental operations
• Complies with departmental and county-wide policies and procedures
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

Court Assignment - Appeals

• Process appeals from Justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts to County Courts, and prepare appellate records for cases sent to the Third Court of Appeals
• Maintain all criminal, civil, and probate appeal case files and associated documents
• Prepare required legal documents (citations, writs, motions, subpoenas, orders, judgments, commitments, abstracts) and retain court orders and notices per statute
• Review and process documents submitted through the eFile portal, including new appellate filings, motions, and judicial orders
• Assess and record fees, issue receipts, and manage payments according to established procedures
• Distribute filed documents to the appropriate court and ensure proper routing for review and approval
• Manage exhibits received from Court Reporters, including verification, logging, release, return, and retention
• Serve as liaison between County Court at Law Judges, court staff, and other departments regarding appeal-related paperwork and case status
• Sort, review, scan, and index documents; verify completeness and accuracy
• Review signed orders to determine required Clerk actions and enter case dispositions
• Report required information to the Department of Public Safety and send dispositions or other correspondence to appropriate parties
• Use computerized systems for data entry, file maintenance, and retrieval of case information

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to - County Clerk Division Supervisor
• Direct Reports - No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
• Position involves exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally and up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently to move objects
• Position involves operating a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, scanners, calculators, copiers, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required on hearing/specialty court/jury trial days
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma OR equivalent
• One (1) year of clerical experience including cash handling and customer service
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to understand and apply various federal and state laws

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Valid Texas Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in related field
• Prior experience working in a legal capacity
• Three (3) years of clerical experience including cash handling and customer service
• Bilingual (Spanish)

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: No
• Drug screening: No
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.

To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.

The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.

01

Do you have a high school diploma, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least one (1) year of clerical experience in a professional office environment, including cash handling and customer service experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and One Drive, as well as Adobe Acrobat?

• Yes
• No

04

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal records check. The offer of employment will be contingent upon a non-disqualifying criminal history background check, provided by County. I am able to meet this requirement.

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to read and prepare correspondence, reports, legal records, invoices, manuals, and forms, utilizing appropriate written proficiency?

• Yes
• No

06

Please give an example of the above from a previous work experience.

07

Do you possess knowledge of federal, state and county laws and policies concerning recording of legal documents?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have strong organizational skills?

09

Please give some real life examples of how your organizational style has set you up for success in a previous position.

10

Do you possess excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, co-workers and management?

• Yes
• No

11

What does exceptional customer service mean to you?

12

We work with a great deal of confidential information. Describe how you have handled sensitive information in your past work experience and what strategies you utilized to maintain confidentiality.

13

Please provide a brief statement introducing yourself and illustrate why you should be considered as the most qualified individual for this position.

Required Question

Employer Williamson County

Address Human Resources

100 Wilco Way, Suite HR101

Georgetown, Texas, 78626

Phone 512-943-1533

Website https://www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources