Justice of the Peace Pct. 2-Juvenile Case Manager/Court Clerk II - Georgetown, United States - Williamson County, TX

Description

Salary:
$ $20.36 HourlyLocation :
Cedar Park: 350 Discovery Blvd, TX

Job Type:
Full-Time

Job Number:
Department: Justice of the Peace 2
Opening Date: 04/05/2024

Closing Date:
Continuous


FLSA:

Non-ExemptJOB SUMMARYReporting directly to a Court Administrator, the Court Clerk II is responsible for a variety of increasingly complex legal procedural duties in support of the Justice of the Peace Court involving the filing and disposition of criminal and traffic cases and civil claims.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Provides customer service and performs detailed legal procedures associated with the receipt, review, processing and maintenance of court documents and case filesPrepares and processes varied legal procedures and documents including summons, subpoenas, writs, notifications, motions, orders, judgments, abstracts, appeals and dismissalsSets court appearance schedule and assist with docket coordinationServes as courtroom clerk, as requiredPrepares a variety of reports related to case management and complianceCross-trains for departmental coverage of specialized duty assignmentsWorks with various local, county and state agenciesUtilizes legal reference materials to perform research related to current laws and proceduresSchedules court hearings and mails out noticesServes as courtroom clerk, as requiredAttends all meetings and trainings, as requiredPerforms special duties as assigned(PRIMARY ASSIGNMENT)

Juvenile Case Manager Assignment:
Performs various civil and criminal transactions pertaining to juvenile defendantsServes as Coordinator and Facilitator for juvenile programsMaintains program(s) sponsorship and oversees fund disbursementPerforms home and school visits; meets with and provides support to juvenilesServes as courtroom clerk for juvenile cases

Criminal Clerk Assignment:
Performs transactions related to citations, warrants, pleas, booking sheets and time-served requestsPrepares, issues and recalls warrants and disseminates notificationsProcesses cash bonds, surety bonds, appeal bonds, bond forfeitures and bond surrendersProcesses Driver Safety course applicationsORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPSReports directly to

• Court AdministratorDirect Reports
• NoPHYSICAL DEMANDSPosition involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, prolonged reading, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions and standingPosition involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty five (25) pounds of force to move objectsENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSWork is primarily indoors in an air conditioned environmentHigh volume court with stressful situationsInteraction with persons accused or convicted of crimesIRREGULAR HOURSWork outside of the regular office hours (Monday-Friday) may be requiredThe 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 High school diploma or equivalentTwo (2) years of clerical experience, with six (6) months experience in a court or legal setting; or six (6) months experience in a Williamson County Court Clerk I positionOne (1) year cash-handling experienceWorking knowledge of specific job-related technologyPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS One (1) year of experience in a Williamson County Court Clerk I positionExperience with Odyssey NavigatorBilingual (Spanish)

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

Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: NoPhysical exam: NoPsychological exam: NoAdditional: N/A SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONA 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 Phone 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 POLICYWilliamson 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.
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 Phone 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 POLICYWilliamson 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.) 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.
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.

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 Do you have a high school diploma, or equivalent? Yes No 02 Do you have two years of clerical experience with six (6) months experience in a court or legal setting, OR six (6) months experience in a Williamson County Court Clerk I position? Yes No 03 Do you have one (1) year of cash handling experience? Yes No 04 The primary assignment for this position will be juvenile case management.

Please describe any related experience you have working with juveniles and/or their families (counseling, human services, social work).

05 Please provide a brief statement introducing yourself and illustrating why you should be considered the most qualified individual for this position.

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