Assistant Weekend Indigent Defense Coordinator, Part-Time, Pre-Trial Services Department

City of Santa Fe Springs; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Clinic

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits (TCDRS)

Job summary

Webb County is seeking a Court Appointment Clerk to interview indigent individuals in custody during weekend magistrate proceedings and to coordinate court-appointed attorneys.

You will process front-end court appointments, determine eligibility, prepare Orders of Indigency, and route papers to magistrate, attorneys, and pretrial services. The role also requires interviews and Odyssey filing for post‑trial documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must have at least two (2) years of work experience in the judiciary field.

Responsibilities

• Process front-end court appointments of attorneys for the Magistrate Court.
• Determine the appropriate documents to present to the Magistrate to facilitate the arrested person’s appearance before the Magistrate and determine eligibility for a court-appointed attorney.
• Answer questions in person, by email, and by telephone regarding indigent individuals in custody.
• Prepare and route appropriate Orders of Indigency and court appointments to the Magistrate, appointed attorneys, and pretrial services.
• Manage and monitor the Magistrate's court appointment list of attorneys.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Conduct face-to-face interviews with inmates to determine eligibility for court-appointed attorney representation.
• Electronically file documents in Odyssey after court proceedings.

Skills

Legal terminology

MS Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Written communication

Administrative procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years judiciary experience

Tools

Odyssey case management

Job description

Job Summary

• Reposted: 8/25/2026

Responsible for interviewing and identifying indigent individuals who have been arrested and are in custody during weekend proceedings. Qualified indigent individuals shall be appointed an attorney during the weekend magistrate process and shall have indigency considered as a factor in determining reasonable bail.

Major Duties

• Processes all front-end court appointments of attorneys for the Magistrate Court.
• Determines the appropriate documents to present to the Magistrate to facilitate the arrested person’s appearance before the Magistrate and determine eligibility for a court-appointed attorney.
• Answers questions in person, by email, and by telephone regarding indigent individuals in custody.
• Prepares and routes appropriate Orders of Indigency and court appointments to the Magistrate, appointed attorneys, and pretrial services.
• Manages and monitors the Magistrate's court appointment list of attorneys.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of county and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and the criminal judicial process and procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and Microsoft Office programs.
• Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Must have at least two ( 2 ) years of work experience in the judiciary field.

Supplemental Information

Complexity/Scope of Work

• Conducts face-to-face interviews with inmates to determine eligibility for court-appointed attorney representation.
• Performs clerical duties, including completing and organizing documents for the Magistrate’s electronic review.
• After court proceedings have concluded, electronically file documents in the Odyssey case management system.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Occasionally

• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.
• Working in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.

Constantly

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current Texas driver's license.
• Must obtain a Notary Public bond within a reasonable time frame, provided by Webb County.
• Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and criminal background checks are required.
• This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.
• Position is grant-funded for one (1) year unless the grant is approved for a second term by the TIDC or Webb County funds the position moving forward.

Valid Texas Driver’s License*

• If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver’s License must be obtained prior to employment.

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.

Please visit the Risk Management website for more details.

https://www.webbcountytx.gov/RiskManagement/EmployeeBenefits/

The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary products
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Clinic*
• Vacation and sick leave
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays
• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)**

*Available to ALL employees

• Available to Permanent Part-Time employees