Court Coordinator - 387th District Court

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• Ensures case flow 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 submitting 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

Requirements

• High School/GED; Bachelor’s degree or 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 database software
• Minimum typing 45 WPM
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to complete assigned projects
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials
• Certification in Trial Court Coordination and Trial Court Management by Texas Center for the Judiciary preferred

Pay

Starting salary: $94,328.00 annual

Benefits

• 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

Closing date: Upon filling position