Court Coordinator - County Courts

Job Title

Court Coordinator - County Courts

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedules and monitors Court case calendar and master, daily and special dockets

• Answers questions regarding Court cases and procedures for defendants, attorneys, bondsmen, and the general public

• Prepares documents for court proceedings such as court orders, mechanics of notice, and memos

• Prepares memos and other correspondence for the judge

• Determines defendant eligibility for court-appointed representation and appoints attorneys

• Coordinates case transfer to other courts

• Maintains schedules, statistical data, and records for judges and attorneys

• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice or a closely related field and three (3) years of court operations or administration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Good knowledge of court procedures and case flow management; knowledge of indigency requirements

• Skill in communicating effectively with hostile, abusive, or irrational individuals; skill in analyzing legal information

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to operate a personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, judges, attorneys, outside organizations, the news media, and the public

• Must secure and maintain valid Texas Certification in Trial Court Management within two years after employment

• Required to be on-call 24 hours a day

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are in an office environment

• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 pounds

• Occasionally move about the office

• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

• Positions self to perform essential functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee's spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.