Assistant Weekend Indigent Defense Coordinator, Part Time, Pre-Trial Services Department

Assistant Weekend Indigent Defense Coordinator, Part Time, Pre-Trial Services Department

Salary

$15.16 Hourly

Location

1110 Victoria St. Ste 501 Laredo, TX

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

FY25-00304

Department

Pre-Trial Service

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Responsible for interviewing and identifying indigent individuals who have been arrested and are in custody during weekend proceedings. Qualified indigent individuals shall have an attorney appointed during the weekend magistrate process and shall be permitted to have indigency considered as a factor in determining reasonable bail.

Major Duties

• Processes all front-end court appointments of attorneys for the Magistrate Court.
• Determines the appropriate documents to present to the Magistrate to facilitate the arrested person's appearance before the Magistrate and determine eligibility for a court-appointed attorney.
• Answers questions in person, by email, and by telephone regarding indigent individuals in custody.
• Prepares and routes appropriate Orders of Indigency and court appointments to the Magistrate, appointed attorneys, and pretrial services.
• Manages and monitors the Magistrates court appointment list of attorneys.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and the criminal judicial process and procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and Microsoft Office programs.
• Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must have at least two ( 2 ) years of work experience in the judiciary field.

Supplemental Information

Complexity/Scope of Work

• Conducts face-to-face interviews with inmates to determine eligibility for court-appointed attorney representation.
• Performs clerical duties, including completing and organizing documents for the Magistrate's electronic review.
• After court proceedings have concluded, electronically file documents in the Odyssey case management system.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Occasionally

• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.
• Working in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.

Constantly

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current Texas drivers license.
• Must obtain a Notary Public bond within a reasonable time frame, provided by Webb County.
• Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and criminal background checks are required.
• This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.
• Position is grant-funded for one (1) year unless the grant is approved for a second term by the TIDC or Webb County funds the position moving forward.

Valid Texas Driver's License*

• If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver's License must be obtained prior to employment.

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.

Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.

https://www.webbcountytx.gov/RiskManagement/EmployeeBenefits/

The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Life Insurance

• Ancillary products

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Employee Clinic*

• Vacation and sick leave

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays

• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)

• Available to ALL employees

Available to Permanent Part-Time employees

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Some College Hours
• Vocational Certificate
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree or higher

02

Do you have at least two (2) years of work experience in a Judiciary Field.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid and current Texas drivers license or an out-of-state drivers license?

• Yes, I have a valid and current Texas drivers license or an out-of-state drivers license.
• No, I do not have a valid or current Texas drivers license or out-of-state drivers license.

04

Please confirm your understanding that if selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be required to provide a high school diploma, a GED certificate, college transcript from an accredited institution, and/or other documentation of achievement (whichever is applicable) prior to being hired. (We highly recommend you begin obtaining documentation to avoid delays in the hiring process if applicable)

• Yes, I understand this requirement and would be able to provide required documentation prior to hire.
• No, I would not be able to provide required documentation.

Required Question

Employer Webb County (TX)

Address 1110 Washington Street

Suite 204

Laredo, Texas, 78040