Job Description
Position Overview:
The Case Assignment Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the courts and the Public Defender's Office for case assignments. This position is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and equitable assignment of misdemeanor and felony cases in accordance with attorney experience, skill level, caseload capacity, and office policies. This role requires exceptional organization, efficiency, professionalism, and communication skills. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, maintain detailed records, and build effective working relationships with attorneys, internal leadership, judges and court staff. Remote work required on one weekend day each week to address assignment needs and ensure continuity of operations. Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact between the courts and the Public Defender's Office regarding case assignments. Communicate with felony and misdemeanor Assistant Chiefs regarding scheduling conflicts and circumstances particular to their Team in relation to case assignments. Assign felony and misdemeanor cases to attorneys based on caseload distribution, attorney qualifications, experience level, and office policies. Monitor and maintain accurate caseload tracking systems to ensure equitable distribution of cases and compliance with office standards and expectations. Maintain a strong working knowledge of court assignment procedures, workflows, and operational practices related to felony and misdemeanor dockets. Communicate professionally and effectively with attorneys, internal leadership, judges and court coordinators, court staff, attorneys, and office leadership regarding assignment matters. Identify and proactively address assignment issues, scheduling conflicts, workload imbalances, or operational inefficiencies in collaboration with felony and misdemeanor Assistant Chiefs and internal leadership. Ensure timely processing of assignments and responsiveness to court requests in a high-volume environment. Pr ovide weekend remote coverage, as needed, to facilitate case assignment operations and urgent court matters. Additional duties may be assigned to meet operational needs. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net . This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Education:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong understanding of Harris County felony and misdemeanor case workflows and court processes. Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume assignments with accuracy and efficiency. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, internal leadership, and court personnel. Proficiency with case management systems, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and database tracking. Str ong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically under pressure. Coll aborative and service-oriented mindset. Ability to adapt quickly to changing court needs and operational demands. NOTE :
Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Associates or bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in a legal, court, criminal justice, or public defense environment strongly preferred. Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-time Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Salary:
Depends on Qualifications Based on 26 Pay Periods Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
