Salary: $19.45 - $28.51 Hourly Location : Rosenberg, TX Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 21-00237A Department: Municipal Court Opening Date: 10/09/2024 Closing Date: 10/27/2024 11:59 PM Central POSITION SUMMARY Performs a broad range of clerical and administrative duties in support of the Municipal Court ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Reviews documents presented to the court for authenticity, accuracy and appropriate judicial action.
- Assists in administering case management of criminal proceedings and court dockets
- Processes citations from ticket writers and manual citations
- Sets court cases for arraignments, pre-trial hearings, trials and other court proceedings
- Assists in bond procedures including bonding paperwork, collection of cash bonds, appeals bonds, and bond forfeitures
- Prepares and processes complaints, warrants, capias pro fines, summonses and subpoenas
- Produces standardized correspondence such as failure to appear letters, trial letters, jury notices, and show cause orders
- Assists judge in courtroom, monitors and attends to juror needs, and coordinates courtroom activity
- Coordinates matters with Municipal Court Judges, defendants, defense council, police and other levels of the criminal justice system
Calculates, collects and processes fines, fees and court costs, based on judicial orders for misdemeanor violations related to state laws and city ordinances - Accounts for all funds received in an accurate manner in compliance with prescribed procedures
Maintains court records prescribed by law and consistent with effective management of the court - Monitors cases for compliance, processes cases in accordance with legal requirements, and prepares documentation for judges and prosecutors, including warrant of arrest
- Researches, prepares, corrects and transmits records and reports to state and outside agencies, including the Texas Department of Public Safety, Office of Court Administration and OmniBase of Texas and the City's collection agency
- Updates case files in the Court's case management system as contact is made with customers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses and others
Assists in preparing reports related to the Municipal Court operations - Compiles data and information, and tracks and monitors for performance measures and reports.
- Assist with research and interpretation of judicial orders
Provides general information to the public regarding court matters to the general public attorneys, police and other agencies fines, scheduling of court dates, warrants and other information as needed Performs other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Test
- One (1) year of full-time paid experience in an administrative or clerical role
- Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software including Microsoft Office
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Valid Class C Texas Driver's License
- Reliable transportation and liability insurance
- Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:
- Criminal background check
- Controlled substance screening
Employees are required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in order to receive benefits. The position you are currently considering is a part-time position and will be eligible for the following benefits. CREDIT UNION: Available through the Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): Available through United Behavioral Health, provides assistance for employees and their immediate family members in the event of an emotional, family, legal, medical, substance abuse and/or financial problem. The EAP is available at no cost to the employee. EMPLOYEE AWARDS LUNCHEON: Each December the City holds its annual employee Awards Luncheon. Lunch is provided and various awards are given out. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: All employees are covered under the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance program through the Texas Municipal League. Eligibility for benefits is automatic and effective on the date of hire.