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Job Description
SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of the City Manager; responsible for the daily operations of the Vidor Municipal Court; assists and carries out clerical tasks in court of law by performing the duties listed below and does related work as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Collects payments of Court fines and fees and enters information into Court system to produce receipt for Defendant Prepares daily reconciliation of Court fines and fees for deposit Prepares Court docket of cases to be called for trials, pre-trial conferences, bond hearings, indigent hearings, and cash bond forfeiture hearings Records case dispositions, pleas, court orders, and installment payment agreements of Court fines and fees on the case files. Examines legal documents submitted to Court for adherence to state law or Court procedures, and prepares, posts, files or routes these documents. This includes, but is not limited to pre-trial motions, appeals, affidavits for release of surety, motions to withdraw as counsel, and letters of representation Processes and mails official Court summons, jury summons, subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum witness letters, and attorney letters to notify parties when to appear in Court Retrieves, processes, and enters cash bonds posted at the Vidor Police department Receives, prepares, and enters information on insufficient checks from local merchants into computer system to produce case file for each insufficient check due to a closed account or insufficient funds Answers inquiries or questions and explains Court procedures and forms by telephone, mail, or in person Acts as a liaison between the Judge and the prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, witnesses, jurors, and other agencies, to ensure that all parties have received the proper notices and are prepared for Trial Summons the Jury Panel ( Venire Panel ) for Jury trials. Responsible for keeping an updated list and ensuring that the correct numbers of jurors are summoned for each trial. Assists Judge during each court session, hearing, and trial by completing all required paperwork for each case and answering any questions by both Judge or defendant Assists the Court Prosecutor in the drafting of class "C" misdemeanor complaint forms and jury charges Prepares affidavits of probable cause for arrest warrants and capias pro fines, and issues said warrants on defendants who fail to appear or fail to meet their payment schedule Enters information into the Orange County warrant computer once warrant has been signed by the Judge and recalls warrants from the Police department once the warrant has been paid or recalled by the Judge Maintains a working knowledge and understanding of state laws, local laws/regulations and legal opinions related to municipal court operations (i.e., Texas Traffic Laws, Texas Criminal Code of Procedure, Texas Alcohol Beverage Code, Health and Safety Code, City Ordinance, and Attorney General opinions. Responsible for keeping the Court and Court personnel current on all legislative updates, changes in state law, new case law, and Attorney General opinions, and ensuring that all forms and Court software applications are updated and in compliance by creating, adding or updating Court forms, letters, writs, complaints, affidavits, and offense descriptions. Provides training to Court staff as needed Orders office supplies for Court as needed Files legal documents, correspondence, et cetera in a timely manner Prepares weekly, monthly, and annual reports for City and State as well as Administration as needed Maintains Court record inventory to adhere to city and state guidelines for record retention Assists Juvenile Case Manager with files as needed Works with Police department as necessary and serves as Municipal Court contact for other City departments
Pay:
$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
