Deputy Clerk

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Deputy Clerk to join our team at Cameron County. As a key member of our County Clerk department, you will be responsible for providing administrative support and ensuring the smooth operation of our records management system.

• Perform clerical work in administrative support of assigned County Clerk department
• Manage records in the proper storage and retrieval of documents
• Provide routine clerical support and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies
• Answer questions and maintain documents and records
• Review and accept e-filings for official records following recording requirements
• Record and file mark documents presented for recording that meet recording standards
• Conduct searches and issue certified or non-certified copies of documents filed as Official Records
• Provide services related to recording and filing of documents in either the Administrative or Judicial Building
• Prepare documents for microfilming or scanning according to procedures established
• Enter and verify data into Computer System to create or update records, generate forms or reports from data
• Collect fees, fines, and court costs and issue receipts
• Interview and underwrite terms for payment of fines and court costs
• Prepare and send out collection notices
• Enter daily collection memos into database
• Monitor payment activity and post payments to database

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of experience performing clerical and/or administrative support work in civil or criminal fields, including at least one year in a County Clerk's Office
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job

Cameron County offers excellent fringe benefits, including health and life insurance protection, sick and annual leave, retirement system, and paid holidays. We have a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

We are an AA/EEO/MFD employer.