Williamson County, TX
County Court at Law 4 Court Administrator
Williamson County, TX, Georgetown, Texas, United States, 78628
Salary :
$73,022.16 - $83,975.48 Annually Location :
Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
14.03134 Department:
County Court at Law 4 Opening Date:
10/02/2025 Closing Date:
10/7/2025 5:00 PM Central FLSA:
Exempt
JOB SUMMARY Reporting directly to County Court at Law Judge, responsible for performing complex legal, administrative, and technical duties to support the daily court operations. Serves in County Court at Law 4.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Manages, schedules, and monitors the county court dockets including reviewing case files, pleadings, and attorney notes and information Coordinates communication between the court, attorneys, external courts, and the public Oversees recordkeeping compliance for the assigned court, ensures local and state regulations are followed including archival and document retention policies and procedures Reviews, collects, transcribes, and processes legal paperwork and prepares documents for electronic use Interacts with potential jurors to determine exemptions, and qualifications including distributing communication regarding service dates Reviews and prepares court orders for processing associated with criminal, civil, family, juvenile and tax cases Generates pending cases reports and initiates dismissal dockets Manages accounts payable and receivable for the department by tracking receipts, and, balancing discrepancy resolutions, and managing various spreadsheets and office supply budget and is point of contact for internal county audits Assists in annual budget process by collaborating with judges on equipment needs, and other departmental cost for budget development Coordinates correspondence for judges and maintains attorney's invoices and billing Collaborates with attorneys to retrieve various legal documents for scheduled court cases Oversees and manages the daily calendars for county judge Schedules and distributes annual trial calendar Performs purchasing coordination for the department, to include reconciliation/oversight of p-card use, generating purchase requisitions, processing invoices, management of relationships with suppliers, liaison with County A/P and Purchasing departments, and preparation of end-of-fiscal year reporting Serves as primary contact for assigned county court Coordinates all administrative support related to daily activities and serves as department liaison for county internal needed Provides direct customer service either in person or on the telephone regarding information requests Attends all meetings and trainings, as required Performs special duties as assigned ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to - County Court at Law Judge Direct Reports - Varies by Court PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment IRREGULAR HOURS
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree and three (3) years of legal experience OR equal combination of education and experience One (1) year of demonstrated lead or supervisory experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Valid Texas driver's license PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a related field Three (3) years of complex court system experience Five (5) years of experience in a legal role Certified Court Manager Certification 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
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at 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. TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533. 01
Do you have an associate degree and three (3) years of legal experience OR an equal combination of education and experience?
Yes No
02
Do you have at least one (1) year of demonstrated lead or supervisory experience?
Yes No
03
Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
Yes No
04
Of the preferred job qualifications listed below, please select those that apply to you.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field Three (3) years of complex court system experience Five (5) years of experience in a legal role Certified Court Manager certification None of these
Required Question
$73,022.16 - $83,975.48 Annually Location :
Georgetown: 405 MLK, TX Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
14.03134 Department:
County Court at Law 4 Opening Date:
10/02/2025 Closing Date:
10/7/2025 5:00 PM Central FLSA:
Exempt
JOB SUMMARY Reporting directly to County Court at Law Judge, responsible for performing complex legal, administrative, and technical duties to support the daily court operations. Serves in County Court at Law 4.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Manages, schedules, and monitors the county court dockets including reviewing case files, pleadings, and attorney notes and information Coordinates communication between the court, attorneys, external courts, and the public Oversees recordkeeping compliance for the assigned court, ensures local and state regulations are followed including archival and document retention policies and procedures Reviews, collects, transcribes, and processes legal paperwork and prepares documents for electronic use Interacts with potential jurors to determine exemptions, and qualifications including distributing communication regarding service dates Reviews and prepares court orders for processing associated with criminal, civil, family, juvenile and tax cases Generates pending cases reports and initiates dismissal dockets Manages accounts payable and receivable for the department by tracking receipts, and, balancing discrepancy resolutions, and managing various spreadsheets and office supply budget and is point of contact for internal county audits Assists in annual budget process by collaborating with judges on equipment needs, and other departmental cost for budget development Coordinates correspondence for judges and maintains attorney's invoices and billing Collaborates with attorneys to retrieve various legal documents for scheduled court cases Oversees and manages the daily calendars for county judge Schedules and distributes annual trial calendar Performs purchasing coordination for the department, to include reconciliation/oversight of p-card use, generating purchase requisitions, processing invoices, management of relationships with suppliers, liaison with County A/P and Purchasing departments, and preparation of end-of-fiscal year reporting Serves as primary contact for assigned county court Coordinates all administrative support related to daily activities and serves as department liaison for county internal needed Provides direct customer service either in person or on the telephone regarding information requests Attends all meetings and trainings, as required Performs special duties as assigned ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to - County Court at Law Judge Direct Reports - Varies by Court PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment IRREGULAR HOURS
Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree and three (3) years of legal experience OR equal combination of education and experience One (1) year of demonstrated lead or supervisory experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Valid Texas driver's license PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a related field Three (3) years of complex court system experience Five (5) years of experience in a legal role Certified Court Manager Certification 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
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at 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. TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533. 01
Do you have an associate degree and three (3) years of legal experience OR an equal combination of education and experience?
Yes No
02
Do you have at least one (1) year of demonstrated lead or supervisory experience?
Yes No
03
Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
Yes No
04
Of the preferred job qualifications listed below, please select those that apply to you.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field Three (3) years of complex court system experience Five (5) years of experience in a legal role Certified Court Manager certification None of these
Required Question