Court Operations Specialist

City of La Porte; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of La Porte is seeking a Court Specialist to support daily municipal court operations, requiring knowledge of court procedures, confidentiality, and basic accounting. You will handle case management, docketing, scheduling, and communications with defendants and attorneys while maintaining professional public service standards.

The role emphasizes multi-tasking, data entry accuracy, and interaction with the public in a sensitive, justice-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of court operations and procedures.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient data entry and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide court case management including filing, docketing, motions, and updating electronic cases.
• Process citations and respond to requests regarding fines, hearing dates, warrants, and other court information.
• Monitor case compliance and schedule hearings, court dates, and trials.
• Prepare subpoenas, court dockets, and summons; assist with complaints, appeals, and judgments.
• Assist judge in courtroom, coordinate juror needs and courtroom activity; provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Court operations

Data entry

Customer service

Confidentiality

Basic accounting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Level 1 Court Clerk Certification preferred

Job description

The City of La Porte is seeking a Court Specialist to support daily municipal court operations, requiring knowledge of court procedures, confidentiality, and basic accounting. You will handle case management, docketing, scheduling, and communications with defendants and attorneys while maintaining professional public service standards.

The role emphasizes multi-tasking, data entry accuracy, and interaction with the public in a sensitive, justice-focused environment.