JP Court Case Manager - Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1-2

Fort Bend County•Fulshear, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Bend County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, known for its quality of life. The JP Court Case Manager role is crucial to the county's success, involving direct service to customers, processing requests in various formats, and managing financial transactions as a cashier. The position requires meticulous handling of civil and criminal court documents, including preparing, filing, processing, entering, issuing, recording, and setting dockets in accordance with office policy and state statute. A key aspect of the role is maintaining the confidentiality and security of sensitive documents, data, and courtroom proceedings. The Case Manager is expected to maintain proficiency in case management to minimize errors and will also be responsible for training, instructing, and evaluating subordinates. Additionally, the role includes participation in emergency management duties during local states of disaster as directed by county managers.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
2 years of job related experience within a legal system
Good computer and typing skills (minimum 35 WPM)
Excellent research, organizational, interpersonal and written skills
Must have ability to interact with the public, employees and elected officials

Nice To Haves

Experience in Justice of the Peace Court preferred

Responsibilities

Service customers; reviews and processes requests in person, by telephone, fax and/or mail
Collects and receipts fees over the counter and by mail; acts as a cashier
Inputs data into the computer data base in order for the Justice Courts to have easy access to the information
Manages civil and criminal court documents by preparing, filing, processing, entering, issuing, recording and setting dockets according to cases filed
Prepares, files, assigns, and dockets new civil and criminal cases based on office policy and state statute to ensure accuracy of filings
Maintains confidentiality and security of documents, data and courtroom proceedings
Maintains knowledge, understanding and proficiency of case management to minimize errors
Trains, instructs and evaluates subordinates
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers