Court Operations & Coordination Specialist

Fort Bend County; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TCDRS retirement plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Court Coordinator to manage case flow, prepare and review court documents, and support budget and procurement functions. The role requires coordinating with court staff, attorneys, and agencies, and maintaining legal resources.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or para-professional certification, plus several years in court administration or legal support, and strong typing, IT, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or para-professional certification is required.
• 3 years experience as a court coordinator or 5 years as a legal secretary in civil/criminal trial practice.
• Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
• Minimum typing speed of 45 WPM.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage case flow by preparing, reviewing, and maintaining jury charges, judgments, dockets, files, and court orders.
• Implement and monitor court management activities to meet goals.
• Provide training and schedule employees; report and submit time records.
• Develop annual court budget and process purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Serve as liaison between court, public, state and federal agencies, and county departments.
• Update information on continuing legal education as required; attend trainings and lectures.
• Respond to inquiries and direct to proper person.
• Assist judge with travel, clerical duties, schedules, mail, and other tasks.
• Update law library, conduct legal research, and prepare court correspondence.
• Participate in emergency management duties during local state of disaster.

Skills

Typing 45 WPM

Verbal and written communication

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, prepare and review court documents, and support budget and procurement functions. The role requires coordinating with court staff, attorneys, and agencies, and maintaining legal resources.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or para-professional certification, plus several years in court administration or legal support, and strong typing, IT, and communication skills.