Receptionist

Position Overview: The receptionist serves as the first point of contact for Probate Court No. 2. This person is under general supervision that performs duties delegated by the Judge of the Court, for the Court, to ensure the Cour’s policies and procedures are followed. These duties include, but are not limited, front office operations, customer service, and administrative support, in which assist the judge in non-judicial and administrative matters. Duties and Responsibilities: Greets, screens, and directs guest as soon as they arrive at the desk. Must be able to operate a multi-phone line. Screen incoming calls according to department procedures in a courteous manner. Receives, sorts, and distributes daily mail/deliveries. Maintain Acuity scheduling system by managing all calendars for the court’s uncontested docket. Maintain, adding, remove, and updating attorney information for the court’s wheel list. Case management database to distributes pleadings and documents in appropriate employee queues. Case management database to manage inventory and qualifications on Estates matters. Contributes to and helps create a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a cooperative and amicable manner with supervisors, coworkers, subordinates and members of the public. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Scheduling weddings for the court. Acquiring familiarity with commonly used legal terms. Inform the Judges of any changes, irregulates or other pertinent information. Other Duties: This job description is not to designate to cover or contain comprehensive listing activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io Education and Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution. Two (3) years of relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate independently or within a team setting. Excellent attention to detail. Proficiency in using technology and legal tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite, PDF editing software, Westlaw, and Odyssey. Knowledge of Texas and federal electronic filing systems such as Texas e-file and federal ECF/Pacer to file and retrieve court documents. Ability to perform thorough legal and factual analyses and exercise good judgment. Ability to perform multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an effective balance of priorities and high productivity. Ability to comply with the organization’s training requirements. Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: Regular Full-Time Hours will be discussed during departmental interview. Salary: Depends on Qualifications Based on 26 Pay Periods Plus, benefits Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harris County