JP Court Case Manager - Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4
About The Position
Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers): Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. 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! DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages, monitors, and schedules civil and criminal cases, maintains case file to ensure that all litigants are afforded due process and their day in court. Properly and accurately input complaints, tickets, and petitions into the Court’s database. Create case files, while accurately updating and maintaining them electronically. Schedule arraignments, mediations, hearings, and trials on the Court’s calendar. Collect and receipt filing fees and fines. Issue writs and arrest warrants to be executed by the Constable’s Office. Legally and properly manage, monitor and schedule civil and criminal cases, from the initial filling to the disposition. Service customers; reviews and processes requests in person, by telephone, e-filing, 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 easily access the information. Manages civil and criminal court documents by preparing, filing, processing, entering, issuing, recording, and setting dockets. Prepares 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. Assists with training when necessary. Participates in community outreach programs for the department. 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.
- 2 years of job related experience within a legal system.
- Good computer and typing skills (minimum 35 WPM)
- Excellent research and organizational skills.
- Excellent 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
- Manages, monitors, and schedules civil and criminal cases, maintains case file to ensure that all litigants are afforded due process and their day in court.
- Properly and accurately input complaints, tickets, and petitions into the Court’s database.
- Create case files, while accurately updating and maintaining them electronically.
- Schedule arraignments, mediations, hearings, and trials on the Court’s calendar.
- Collect and receipt filing fees and fines.
- Issue writs and arrest warrants to be executed by the Constable’s Office.
- Legally and properly manage, monitor and schedule civil and criminal cases, from the initial filling to the disposition.
- Service customers; reviews and processes requests in person, by telephone, e-filing, 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 easily access the information.
- Manages civil and criminal court documents by preparing, filing, processing, entering, issuing, recording, and setting dockets.
- Prepares 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.
- Assists with training when necessary.
- Participates in community outreach programs for the department.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
