Senior Jury Clerk

Senior Jury Clerk

Salary

$25.14 - $26.00 Hourly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

16945

Department

District Clerks Office

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

8/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
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Position Description

To produce and maintain reports, as necessary, which relate to supplying the courts with qualified jurors. To meet the demands of the courts in the assignment of jurors and in the processing of court copies quickly and accurately. To process and disburse all juror checks to individuals called in for jury duty according to the Harris County Auditor's guidelines. To provide quality customer service to internal and external customers. To achieve optimum efficiency and accomplish the goals of the District Clerk's Office, as outlined in the organizational 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

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must have public speaking/presentation skills and be able to speak to large groups of people.
• Must be able to maneuver, including lifting and moving a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision, have excellent analytical, decision-making, prioritization and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, stressful environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Must have excellent telephone etiquette and work well with the public.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Testing will be required (Grammar 80% Typing 35 words per minute with 80% accuracy)
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.

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.

Preferences

• Bilingual

General Information

• 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
• Salary is based on 26 pay periods
• Commensurate with experience and skills, plus benefits

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? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Clerical Test Acknowledgement I understand this position requires the HRT Clerical Skills Test scores to be on file before my application can move forward through the application process. I understand if I do not already have scores on file, I will need to complete the HRT Clerical Skills Test within five (5) days of receiving the invitation to apply from HRT. I understand that if I do not complete the HRT Clerical Skills Test my application will be invalid/disqualified.

• I acknowledge and understand the above instructions.
• I acknowledge that I currently have test scores on file.

03

Please provide details about your verifiable customer service experience. Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications. (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) Include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

04

Which of the following languages are you bilingual and fluent in? Select all that apply:

• English and Spanish
• English and Vietnamese
• English and Chinese
• English and Arabic
• English and Urdu
• English and Tagalog
• English and Other Language(s)
• None of the Above

05

I understand the position # (Senior Jury Clerk (16945) 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 to go to the 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.

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