Data Entry Clerk

The Probate Department Data Entry Clerk performs clerical duties that include extracting pertinent information from court documents and entering the information into the case management system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enters and verifies data from court documents into the case management system.
• Makes daily runs to all five Probate Courts to retrieve court documents.
• Sorts and distributes court documents to the proper sections in the office.
• Occasionally answers phones and directs individuals to the appropriate section in the office.
• Occasionally scans court document.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 [email protected]

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.
• Minimum of one (1) year of paid clerical work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to type 35 words per minute with 80% accuracy and 80% accuracy on the clerical skills test.
• Basic proficiency skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be detail-oriented and possess prioritization skills.
• Ability to work as a team player and work well with others.
• Ability to work overtime without prior notification and work flexible hours as required.

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

Register Online for the HRRM Clerical Skills Test using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/998426/hrrm-clerical-skills-test

• Click the above link to the HRRM Clerical Skills Test registration page
• Click on “Apply” to submit your request for testing
• You will receive a test invitation and instructions via e-mail within 48 hours
• You will have no more than 5 calendar days to access and complete testing
• Your score will be automatically uploaded to your application
• The test may be taken once every 30 days
• Most recent test scores are retained for up to 6 months

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
• Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Overtime as needed.
• Work flexible hours as required.

Location:

• Civil Courthouse – 201 Caroline Houston, Texas 77002
• This position does not include paid parking; a subsidized Harris County Metro card is available after employees receive their first paycheck.

Salary:

• $16.50 Hourly

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

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