0000003195.DISTRICT CIVIL COURT COORD.101ST CIVIL DISTRICT COURT

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

21h • $1,500

About The Position

The District Civil Court Coordinator administers and coordinates court operations to ensure they are effective, efficient, and economical. The role identifies court management needs and develops and implements policies and procedures in compliance with the Texas Rules of Court, applicable codes, and judicial direction.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field of study.
• One year of work-related experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn, statutes, rules, and procedures governing court administration and services.
• Independent judgment, initiative, and discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Managerial experience in the private or public sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain case inventories and direct required action deadlines for each case from filing through final disposition.
• Schedule trial dockets, ensuring the availability of the judge, court personnel, attorneys, jurors, and court facilities, while complying with time standards established by the Texas Supreme Court.
• Serve as a liaison among the court’s judges, attorneys, litigants, and other county departments.
• Conduct administrative hearings for pre-trial matters, docket call, dismissal docket, and announcements under the authority of the Dallas Local Rules.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems for the court, including handling complaints, media requests, and community needs.
• Identify court needs; document them through research; and prepare annual budgets, grant proposals, and requests for equipment, supplies, staff, and other resources.
• Develop and maintain statistical reports for the judge, Dallas County, and the State of Texas.
• Prepare and maintain inventories of equipment, furniture, and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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