Pre-Trial Court Services Specialist

Company: Williamson County
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: May 31, 2021

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to Pretrial Services Manager, responsible for providing support to Associate Judges and preparing all legal documents, and handling of communications associated with magistration. Level I of II of Court Specialists.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

* Assists Associate Judges during Magistration * Prepares legal documents for magistration process, including Personal Recognizance (PR) Bonds, bond conditions, emergency protective orders, warrants and felony court notices * Assists and performs records management procedures implemented and developed by department head * Handles confidential information independently and under the general direction of Associate Judges and in compliance with departmental policies * Ensures proper completion, signature and filing of legal documents * Distributes legal documents to all appropriate courts, County departments and agencies * Responds to contacts, communications and inquiries related to Magistration matters, including from defendants, County and District Courts, County and District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, municipal court, and from out of county and state courts * Gathers information as directed by the Associate Judges * Prioritizes and completes time-sensitive work * Assists with coordination of court dockets and court scheduling * Provides customer service to internal or external customer via email, phone or in person * Attends all meetings and trainings as required * Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

* Reports directly to - Pretrial Services Manager * Direct Reports - No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying * Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

* Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment * Work is regularly performed in a secured area of the jail * Interaction with persons accused or convicted of crimes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* High school diploma or equivalent * Two (2) years of clerical experience in an office setting * Working knowledge of specific job-related technology

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

* Valid driver's license * Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) certification * Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification * Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Associate Degree in the Criminal Justice field * Prior work experience in a court or legal setting * Experience with Odyssey Navigator * Bilingual (Spanish)

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

* Criminal background check: Yes * Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes * Drug screening: No * Physical exam: No * Psychological exam: No * Additional: N/A

IRREGULAR HOURS

* Work outside of regular office hours (Monday-Friday) is required

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson

County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

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