Court Receptionist & Scheduling Admin Specialist

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Probate Court No. 2 is seeking a full-time receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and staff. The role requires handling front desk operations, scheduling, and administrative support for non-judicial matters.

The successful candidate will maintain calendars, manage filings and coordinate with attorneys, ensuring efficient court operations and courteous public service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in an office setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organized and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with common legal tools and office software.

Responsibilities

• Greet, screen, and direct guests at the front desk.
• Operate and route calls on a multi-phone line system.
• Screen incoming calls per department procedures in a courteous manner.
• Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail and deliveries.
• Maintain scheduling for court calendars and attorney entries.

Skills

Customer service

Phone system operation

Microsoft Office

Document management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PDF editing software

Westlaw

Odyssey

Job description

Harris County Probate Court No. 2 is seeking a full-time receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and staff. The role requires handling front desk operations, scheduling, and administrative support for non-judicial matters.

The successful candidate will maintain calendars, manage filings and coordinate with attorneys, ensuring efficient court operations and courteous public service.