Part-Time JP Court Case Manager - Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

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About The Position

The Court Case Manager for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 manages and monitors civil and criminal cases from initial filing through disposition, schedules court proceedings, and maintains case files to help ensure litigants receive due process and their day in court. The role accurately enters complaints, tickets, petitions, and other information into the Court’s database; creates and maintains electronic case files; and schedules arraignments, mediations, hearings, and trials.

The position also processes and manages civil and criminal court documents, prepares and sets dockets, collects and receipts filing fees and fines, and issues writs and arrest warrants for execution by the Constable’s Office. It serves the public through in-person, telephone, e-filing, fax, and mail requests, maintains document and proceeding confidentiality, and supports training and community outreach. The employee may also perform emergency-management-related duties during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

This is a part-time position, with a starting salary of $18.31 per hour based on qualifications and a schedule not to exceed 29 hours per week. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of job-related experience within a legal system.
• Good computer and typing skills, with a minimum typing speed of 35 WPM.
• Excellent research and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written skills.
• Ability to interact with the public, employees, and elected officials.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Justice of the Peace Court is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and schedule civil and criminal cases from initial filing through disposition.
• Maintain case files to support litigants’ due process and access to court.
• Accurately input complaints, tickets, petitions, and other case information into the Court’s database.
• Create, update, and maintain electronic case files.
• Schedule arraignments, mediations, hearings, and trials on the Court calendar.
• Collect and receipt filing fees and fines, including acting as a cashier and collecting fees over the counter and by mail.
• Issue writs and arrest warrants for execution by the Constable’s Office.
• Serve customers and review and process requests received in person, by telephone, e-filing, fax, or mail.
• Prepare, file, process, enter, issue, and record civil and criminal court documents and set dockets.
• Prepare civil and criminal cases in accordance with office policy and state statute to ensure filing accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of documents, data, and courtroom proceedings.
• Maintain knowledge and proficiency in case management to minimize errors.
• Assist with training when necessary.
• Participate in department community outreach programs.
• Perform activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• Membership in the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) for full-time and part-time employees.
• A wide range of benefits is available to full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED