Court Coordinator - District Court - 501st
Fort Bend County, TX
Richmond, TX
Description
Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!
- Ensures caseflow management by preparing, reviewing, and maintaining jury charges, judgments, dockets, files, and court orders
- Ensures that Court’s management goals and objectives are met by implementing and monitoring activities.
- Provides necessary training and schedules employees while reporting and submiting time records.
- Develops annual court budget and oversees the processing of purchase orders of supplies and equipment and recommends equipment expenditures.
- Serves as a liaison between the court, public, state and federal agencies, and County departments.
- Maintains updated information regarding Court’s hourly credit for continuing legal education as required by the Supreme Court and State Bar of Texas; Attends training conferences and seminars (minimum 16 hours yearly) and lectures to professional peer groups.
- Responds to telephone inquiries, resolves or directs to proper person.
- Prepares, opens, date stamps, and distributes mail items.
- Assists judge with travel arrangements, clerical duties, schedules, mail, and other duties as assigned.
- Updates law library, conducts legal research, and prepares court correspondence.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree; or High School Diploma/GED and Para-professional certification .
- 3 years experience as a court coordinator in a court of record, or 5 years experience as a legal secretary from a law firm practicing civil and/or criminal trial law .
- Strong computer skills, specifically word processing, spreadsheet, and data base software. Minimum typing 45 WPM.
- Verbal and written communication skills; organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials; ability to complete assigned projects.
- Certification in Trial Court Coordination and Trial Court Management by Texas Center for the Judiciary preferred.
STARTING SALARY: $91,873.60 per year
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.