Indigent Defense Clerk - Part-Time - Administrative Court Services - Indigent Defense
About The Position
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! Magistrate Court is performed at the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department courtroom daily. Prepare arrest files with proper forms for defendant and judge. Interview defendants while in custody to determine financial status for indigent defense appointments. Assist judge with questions, copies, forms or as needed. Provides assistance for data collection, data entry and validation of data concerning the Indigent Defense Program. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers. Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Good computer and typing skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible with magistrate hours
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials.
- Ability to complete assigned projects.
- REQUIRED TO WORK EVERY WEEKEND AND HOLIDAY.
Responsibilities
- Prepare arrest files with proper forms for defendant and judge.
- Interview defendants while in custody to determine financial status for indigent defense appointments.
- Assist judge with questions, copies, forms or as needed.
- Provides assistance for data collection, data entry and validation of data concerning the Indigent Defense Program.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
