Court Operations Assistant

Webb County (TX); Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Webb County in Texas seeks an administrative assistant to support the operations of the department. Working under close supervision, you will prepare files for court, draft subpoenas, enter data, and assist with juvenile hearings and court dockets.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of legal clerical experience. You will interact with attorneys, process motions, and maintain case files while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• One year of legal clerical or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares files for criminal and civil court.
• Prepares complaint information and indictments.
• Disposes of all cases upon approval.
• Submits dismissals to court and acquires the judge’s signature.
• Prepares PTD letters and forwards them to probation personnel.
• Prepares copies of police reports and photographs for the public offender or retained attorney.
• Prepares bench warrants and writs of attachment.
• Enters cause numbers and prepares files.
• Responds to FBOP requests.
• Enters and scans CW forms.
• Enters all motions received and forwards them to the attorney.
• Processes protective orders.
• Maintains a spreadsheet of protective orders with expiration dates.
• Enters arraignment and documents petitions in computerized database.
• Enters dispositions; documents supervision, fees, and victim’s restitution.
• Enters deferred prosecution, dismissals, and other related data.
• Reviews and enters court dockets.
• Enters court orders into caseworker files.
• Assists in preparations for juvenile hearings.
• Processes probation case closings.
• Types affidavits for caseworkers.
• Prepares state petitions and files for prosecution and pre-summons.
• Prepares dockets for court.
• Prepares orders.
• Prepares declined and deferred forms.
• Schedules depositions and mediations.
• Prepares medical records requests.
• Prepares court dockets.
• Attends court hearings; takes client data; takes relevant notes.
• Processes motions and obtains attorney signatures; makes copies and maintains related files.
• Schedules client appointments for mental evaluations.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

High School Graduation or GED equivalent

Job description

Webb County in Texas seeks an administrative assistant to support the operations of the department. Working under close supervision, you will prepare files for court, draft subpoenas, enter data, and assist with juvenile hearings and court dockets.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of legal clerical experience. You will interact with attorneys, process motions, and maintain case files while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.