GUARDIANSHIP ADMINISTRATOR CLERK - County Clerk

GUARDIANSHIP ADMINISTRATOR CLERK - County Clerk

Salary

$20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Location

Tarrant County, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

10985

Department

County Clerk

Opening Date

06/01/2026

Closing Date

6/12/2026 8:36 PM Central

Max Number of Applicants

80

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Summary

Create court initiated guardianship files and issue and record citations and notices to interested parties as ordered by the courts. Maintain all pending guardianship files including computer entries and filing of new documents. Provide copies, information, and letters of guardianship to court staff, attorneys and the general public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates court-initiated cases and maintains all guardianship case files.
• Processes new and subsequent filings and enters them into the case management system.
• Issues personal poster citations and certified mail notices, for both Probate courts, and routes for proper service.
• Monitors citations or timely service to prevent court hearings from being delayed.
• Researches and issues letter of guardianship; prepares certified copies upon request.
• Attends court hearings.
• Processes and inputs all court orders for guardianship cases, and other court actions required to update status of parties, attorneys, and service papers.
• Prepares appeals and transfers.
• Calculates court costs to produce and issue bills of cost for guardianship.
• Provides and assists court staff, volunteers, court visitors, interns, attorneys, and the general public with case information.
• Maintains a general working knowledge of the policies and procedures of related agencies or departments to ensure the proper flow of all court orders and processes.
• Processes and balances cash receipts.
• Enters mandatory appointee information into case management system to be reported to the OCA.
• Maintains a working knowledge of statutes as well as County Clerk policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Cross-trained to assist or assume the duties of the Administrative Court Clerk as needed.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent. One (1) year of general office experience. Ability to work with numeric filing systems and good organizational skills. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Must exhibit a professional demeanor. Must have the ability to handle stressful environments. Must be familiar with the use of a desktop computer and proficient in data entry, keyboarding, and navigating computer applications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, stoop, lift, stand, reach, push, and pull.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full 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 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at (817) 884-1227.

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Do you have an Associates degree (or higher education) + One (1) year of full-time general office experience?

• Yes
• No

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• OR - Do you have a High School diploma or GED + Three (3) years of full-time general office experience?
• Yes
• No

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Are you PC literate and proficient in data entry, keyboarding and navigating computer applications?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a professional demeanor, excellent organizational, communication, the ability to handle stressful situations and work with numeric filing systems?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Tarrant County

Address 100 E. Weatherford Suite 301

Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105

Phone (817) 884-1188

Website http://www.tarrantcountytx.gov