Court Coordinator

Bell County, Texas; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell County, Texas seeks a detail-oriented court administrator to manage dockets, schedule cases, and communicate notices to parties involved. The role supports the judge, clerks, and the district attorney’s office with accurate reports and efficient processes.

The position requires a high school diploma with clerical experience, a valid Texas driver’s license, and strong English reading/writing skills. You will work within the Bell County Government to uphold efficient court operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; at least 1 year of clerical or administrative support experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Manages the docket by scheduling cases and sending notices.
• Monitors motions, facilitates evaluations, and handles warrants for court hearings.
• Prepares monthly and yearly reports on court activity and distributes to district judges and office.
• Assesses office needs and prepares budget requests for the county judge and commissioners court.
• Schedules conferences and processes judge packets and reimbursements.
• Maintains courtroom and office equipment in coordination with Technology Services.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

Job Description

• Manages the docket by scheduling cases, sending notices to all parties involved, completing daily court list for judge, communicating changes with clerks, pulling case files and sending warrants for those defendants who do not show.
• Monitors motions filed by setting up and psychological evaluations, shock probation, track boot camp inmates, set up all motions that require hearings and notify all parties, and issue bench warrants for defendants to return to Bell County Jail from other institutions for court hearings.
• Prepares monthly and yearly reports if court activity by collecting data on disposed of criminal cases and distributes reports to all district judges and district attorney’s office.
• Assesses needs of the office and prepare budget request and present budget requests to county judge and commissioner’s court.
• Schedules and processes conferences and reimbursement for the Judge to prepare Judge's packet for conference and prepayment is made and reimbursement is timely processed.
• Requests and schedules visiting Judges when the assigned Judge is out, or a recusal is being processed so that the court maintains its course of business.
• Works with Technology Services as point of contact to maintain the equipment functioning in the Courtroom and offices.
• Requests maintenance of offices and courtrooms through with the Maintenance Department to ensure that there is not any damage or loss of property or facility and to insure ideal conditions in the office and courtroom.
• Processes time and reports for payroll by computer, email and mail to ensure accurate accounting of time is reported and paid timely.
• Processes communication by mail, email, phone and in person to set hearings, schedule hearing dates ensure the court hearing runs smoothly.
• Creates orders, judgements, charge of the court for hearings before, during and after hearings.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by one (1) year of clerical or administrative support experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Physical Demands

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

None.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Mission Statement

The government of Bell County, Texas exists to promote and sustain a superior quality of life in Central Texas. In partnership with our communities and citizens, we pledge to deliver cost-effective services in a personal, responsive, and innovative manner.

The Government of Bell County Values

• Public Safety for all citizens
• Responsibility and accountability
• People as our most important resource
• Achievement of positive solutions to every problem
• Positive liaisons with local government organizations
• A county that is renowned for its beauty and cleanliness
• Taking pride and achieving the highest quality in all we do
• An open, accessible government, where citizen involvement is vital
• Fairness, integrity, and trust as essential qualities of ethical governance
• Encouragement of progressive thinking through employee involvement and teamwork
• Citizens as customers, deserving the highest quality of services delivered by a local government.

Additional Qualifications

Proposed Compensation: $52,853.00 - $52,853.00

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