Court Operations & Budget Coordinator

Fort Bend County; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TCDRS retirement plan

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Court Coordinator to manage case flow, maintain court records, and support judicial operations in Texas. The role requires coordinating staff, budgeting, and liaising with multiple agencies to ensure efficient court processes.

The ideal candidate has a degree or para-professional certification, several years of court or legal secretary experience, and strong IT and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or para-professional certification.
• 3 years experience as a court coordinator in a court of record or 5 years experience as a legal secretary from a law firm practicing civil and/or criminal trial law.
• Strong computer skills specifically word processing, spreadsheet, and data base software. Minimum typing 45 WPM.
• Organizational skills and the ability to complete assigned projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Certification in Trial Court Coordination and Trial Court Management by Texas Center for the Judiciary preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and maintains jury charges, judgments, dockets, files, and court orders.
• Implements and monitors activities to meet court management goals.
• Trains and schedules staff while reporting and submitting time records.
• Develops annual court budget and oversees purchase orders of supplies and equipment.
• Acts as liaison between court, public, state and federal agencies, and County departments.
• Maintains updated information regarding continuing legal education; attends trainings and lectures.
• Responds to telephone inquiries and directs to proper person.
• Prepares, opens, date stamps, and distributes mail items.
• Assists judge with travel arrangements and clerical duties.
• Updates law library and conducts legal research.
• Participates in emergency management duties during disasters.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing 45 WPM

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Para-professional certification

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

Fort Bend County is seeking a Court Coordinator to manage case flow, maintain court records, and support judicial operations in Texas. The role requires coordinating staff, budgeting, and liaising with multiple agencies to ensure efficient court processes.

The ideal candidate has a degree or para-professional certification, several years of court or legal secretary experience, and strong IT and communication skills.