Dallas County
Overview
CRIMINAL COURT COORDINATOR for the 282nd Criminal District Court in Dallas County. The role coordinates and administers all court operations, identifies court management needs, develops and implements policies and procedures, applicable codes and judicial direction, and acts as a liaison between the Judge and other interested parties relative to matters of the court. Responsibilities Maintains case inventories and movement of cases throughout the legal processes until final disposition; monitors 11.07 pen writes (writs of habeas corpus) and cases on appeal. Schedules trial dockets ensuring availability of the Judge, court personnel, attorneys, jurors and court facility in compliance with time standards established by the Texas Supreme Court; and monitors the daily dockets, jail population, case backlog and new case filings. Serves as liaison between the Judge of the court, attorneys, litigants and other Dallas County departments. Conducts administrative hearings for pre-trial, docket call, dismissal docket and announcements by the authority of the Dallas Local Rules. Serves as a troubleshooter and problem-solver by intervening for the court, handling complaints, media requests and community needs. Identifies needs of the court, documents with research, prepares annual budgets, grant proposals, requests for equipment, supplies, staff and other necessary resources. Sets bond amounts and reinstates bond forfeitures under specific guidelines and within the limitations imposed by the Judge; evaluates the financial status of defendants and, if indigent, appoints an attorney to represent the defendant under Senate Bill 7 guidelines. Develops and maintains statistical reports for the Judge, Dallas County and the State of Texas. Develops and implements policies and procedures in compliance with the Texas Rules of Court (TRC), applicable codes and judicial direction. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Experience and Training: The minimum qualifications as established by the Dallas County Administrative Policies and Procedures, Section 82-964. Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, attorneys and the general public. Extensive knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn statutes, rules and procedures governing administration of court processes; independent judgment, initiative and discretion is crucial, and managerial experience in the private or public sector is preferred. Continuing education: Each court coordinator must annually complete 16 hours of continuing education, unless the court coordinator files with the Texas Center for the Judiciary, Inc., a form certifying that state and local funds are not available for continuing education. Rule 6, Court of Criminal Appeals, Rules of Judicial Education.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
Standard office environment. Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industry
Government Administration
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CRIMINAL COURT COORDINATOR for the 282nd Criminal District Court in Dallas County. The role coordinates and administers all court operations, identifies court management needs, develops and implements policies and procedures, applicable codes and judicial direction, and acts as a liaison between the Judge and other interested parties relative to matters of the court. Responsibilities Maintains case inventories and movement of cases throughout the legal processes until final disposition; monitors 11.07 pen writes (writs of habeas corpus) and cases on appeal. Schedules trial dockets ensuring availability of the Judge, court personnel, attorneys, jurors and court facility in compliance with time standards established by the Texas Supreme Court; and monitors the daily dockets, jail population, case backlog and new case filings. Serves as liaison between the Judge of the court, attorneys, litigants and other Dallas County departments. Conducts administrative hearings for pre-trial, docket call, dismissal docket and announcements by the authority of the Dallas Local Rules. Serves as a troubleshooter and problem-solver by intervening for the court, handling complaints, media requests and community needs. Identifies needs of the court, documents with research, prepares annual budgets, grant proposals, requests for equipment, supplies, staff and other necessary resources. Sets bond amounts and reinstates bond forfeitures under specific guidelines and within the limitations imposed by the Judge; evaluates the financial status of defendants and, if indigent, appoints an attorney to represent the defendant under Senate Bill 7 guidelines. Develops and maintains statistical reports for the Judge, Dallas County and the State of Texas. Develops and implements policies and procedures in compliance with the Texas Rules of Court (TRC), applicable codes and judicial direction. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Experience and Training: The minimum qualifications as established by the Dallas County Administrative Policies and Procedures, Section 82-964. Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, attorneys and the general public. Extensive knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to learn statutes, rules and procedures governing administration of court processes; independent judgment, initiative and discretion is crucial, and managerial experience in the private or public sector is preferred. Continuing education: Each court coordinator must annually complete 16 hours of continuing education, unless the court coordinator files with the Texas Center for the Judiciary, Inc., a form certifying that state and local funds are not available for continuing education. Rule 6, Court of Criminal Appeals, Rules of Judicial Education.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
Standard office environment. Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industry
Government Administration
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