Court Coordinator - 387th District Court

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

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About The Position

The Court Coordinator for the 387th District Court ensures case flow management and supports the court’s management goals and objectives. The role coordinates court records and documents, employee scheduling and training, budget and purchasing activities, and communication between the court and the public and government entities. It also provides clerical and research support to the judge and participates in emergency management duties as directed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, along with a bachelor’s degree or paraprofessional certification. Candidates must have either three years of experience as a court coordinator in a court of record or five years as a legal secretary at a law firm practicing civil and/or criminal trial law. Starting salary is $94,328 annually. The position is full-time; full-time employees receive a range of benefits and participate in the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and a bachelor’s degree or paraprofessional certification.
• Either three years of experience as a court coordinator in a court of record or five years of experience as a legal secretary at a law firm practicing civil and/or criminal trial law.
• Strong computer skills, specifically in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Minimum typing speed of 45 words per minute.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to complete assigned projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Trial Court Coordination and Trial Court Management by the Texas Center for the Judiciary is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and maintain jury charges, judgments, dockets, files, and court orders to ensure case flow management.
• Implement and monitor activities to meet the Court’s management goals and objectives.
• Provide necessary training, schedule employees, and report and submit time records.
• Develop the annual court budget; oversee processing of purchase orders for supplies and equipment; and recommend equipment expenditures.
• Serve as a liaison between the court, the public, state and federal agencies, and County departments.
• Maintain updated information regarding the Court’s hourly credit for continuing legal education as required by the Supreme Court and State Bar of Texas.
• Attend training conferences and seminars for a minimum of 16 hours yearly and lecture to professional peer groups.
• Respond to telephone inquiries and resolve them or direct them to the proper person.
• Prepare, open, date stamp, and distribute mail items.
• Assist the judge with travel arrangements, clerical duties, schedules, mail, and other assigned duties.
• Update the law library, conduct legal research, and prepare court correspondence.
• Participate in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive a wide range of benefits.
• Full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level