Indigent Defense Clerk - Part-Time - Administrative Court Services - Indigent Defense

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

9d • $20

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.

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.
• Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
• For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
• Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

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