Court Coordinator - 272nd District Court

Brazos County•Bryan, TX

About The Position

The primary duties of the 272nd Court Coordinator are to manage, direct, coordinate and plan the operations of the Court; coordinate and maintain the Court’s calendar and docket; coordinate with the various county office staff, case-related attorneys and staff, and pro se litigants in setting hearings, case management, and timely disposition of cases; act as a liaison between the judge and other offices, county departments and the general public regarding cases and court calendar; and to assist the Judge in making certain decisions concerning case and court docket management.

Requirements

High school graduation or its equivalent, plus at least two years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Meet the annual requirement for continuing education hours for per Section 74.106 of the Texas Government Code and Rule 6 of the Rules of Judicial Education promulgated by the Court of Criminal Appeals
Court rules, procedures, and regulations; trial proceedings and orders, standard office practices and procedures; and personal computers.
Read and apply the law in preparing and organizing court’s charges; operate computers, including word processing and spreadsheet software; type accurately; effectively manage case load; perform basic mathematical calculations; understand and follow instructions; write letters and memos; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, judges, attorneys, and the general public.
Sending and responding to numerous emails every day.
Ability to E-File documents.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Odyssey.

Responsibilities

DOCKET MANAGEMENT
TRIAL MANAGEMENT
JURY MANAGEMENT
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
RECORDS AND REPORTS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC RELATIONS
RESEARCH AND RESOURCES
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
FISCAL
Schedules court proceedings and maintains court calendar, including resolving calendar conflicts for judge, attorneys, and litigants with approval of court in Juvenile cases referred to the 272nd Court.
Liaison for Court and Information Technology Department in computer software-related matters.
Prepares paperwork for Judge as needed.
Responsible for entry of criminal case disposition and some juvenile dispositions in county software program.
Responsible for entering the required CJIS reporting for adult criminal and some juvenile charges.
Performs general clerical duties when court is not in session.
Performs duties of the Administrative Secretary in that person’s absence.
May perform some duties of the Court Bailiff.
Assist Judge in State Jail Diligent Credit communications with TDCJ.
Assist Judge in TDCJ Pre-Release notifications.
Assist Judge in paperless procedures, processing documents in the Courtroom and in use of technological equipment in Courtroom.