Pretrial Court Servies Specialist

Reporting directly to Pretrial Services Manager, responsible for performing duties within the Magistration Court to assist the Associate Judge’s in conducting Magistration Hearings. Prepares legal documents, handles communications associated with Magistration, disseminates completed legal orders/information to various stakeholders and enters data into required databases. Reviews jailing information for newly arrested inmates, ensuring all necessary information is included and assigns to appropriate court/jurisdiction. Prepares legal documents including warrants, blood search warrants, personal bonds, bond conditions, emergency protective orders, mental health assessment orders and any other legal orders requested by Associate Judge. Prioritizes and completes time sensitive work. Works efficiently and effectively individually and as a team. Handles confidential information independently and under the general direction of Associate Judge in compliance with department policies. Assists Associate Judge during Magistration, gathers information, preparing documents following up on outside communication and other associated tasks as directed by the Associate Judge. Ensures proper completion, signature and filing of legal documents. Distributes legal documents to all appropriate courts, County departments and agencies. Enters data into local and state databases per state statutes. Responds to contacts, communications and inquiries related to Magistration matters, including from law enforcement, defendants, victims, attorneys, County and District Courts, County and District Attorney, Justice of the Peace, Municipal Court, and from out of county and state courts. 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. 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. IRREGULAR HOURS Work outside of regular office hours (Monday-Friday) is required. Rotating weekends and holidays is required. Essential personnel policy is applicable to this position. 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. 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate Degree in the Criminal Justice field. Prior work experience in a court or legal setting. Experience with Odyssey Navigator. 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. 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 www.wilco.org/hr. 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.

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