Deputy District Clerk - Tax Clerk

Essential Duties

• Process all e-filings for tax cases.
• Submit/correct data on the SDU portal on child support cases.
• Issue wage assignments and enter on computer.
• Mail correspondence to custodial parents, non-custodial parents, and employers.
• Act as backup receptionist for the office, forwarding calls to the appropriate clerk or supervisor, and answering questions for callers within the scope of your training.
• Pull files and handle walk-throughs of final orders for pro se filers.
• Process jury mail by coding the correct information into the jury program.
• Answer jury calls and return voicemails.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Computer data entry experience and customer service experience are required.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment and filing systems.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to type or keyboard data entry at a rate of 45 net words per minute.
• Basic math principles knowledge and skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to be performed.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to respond appropriately and professionally to requests and inquiries from the general public and courthouse personnel.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations and procedures applicable to job duties assigned.
• Ability to read and understand manuals, instructions and documents.
• Ability to analyze various situations and determine best solution within authority delegated.
• Physical Demands:
• Able to lift 20 pounds.
• Able to stand, walk, kneel and/or bend to perform essential functions.
• Able to reach, grip, and use fine dexterity to operate computer, office equipment and handle/manipulate papers.
• Able to push and pull objects.
• Able to flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
• Able to rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing.
• Able to place arms above, at or below shoulder height.
• Able to have speech, hearing, and visual acuity necessary to operate computer, office equipment, and file documents and court shucks.

Disclaimer

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.