Court Coordinator - 272nd District Court

Job description

General Summary: The primary duties of the 272nd Court Coordinator are to manage, direct, coordinate and plan the operations of the Court; coordinate and maintain the Court’s calendar and docket; coordinate with the various county office staff, case-related attorneys and staff, and pro se litigants in setting hearings, case management, and timely disposition of cases; act as a liaison between the judge and other offices, county departments and the general public regarding cases and court calendar; and to assist the Judge in making certain decisions concerning case and court docket management. Essential Duties: DOCKET MANAGEMENT - Maintains and controls the master docket for the 272nd Court, including the creating, setting and preparation of weekly and monthly dockets. - Schedules court proceedings and maintains court calendar, including resolving calendar conflicts for judge, attorneys, and litigants. - Maintain close contact with the district attorney’s office to allow sufficient docket control of criminal docket. - Attend and assist court in calling dockets to get announcements and resetting cases for date and purpose certain. - Prepare and/or supervise notification to attorneys...