Summary/Objective The Court Coordinator assists the Court and serves the public by assisting the Judge and Court Administrator to manage, coordinate, plan and implement the operations of the 114th District Court. The Court Coordinator should be customer service oriented, self-motivated, able to work efficiently with limited supervision and perform multiple tasks within designated time constraints. The ability to set and meet deadlines is critical. Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the District Court Judge in making the District Court open and accessible to all litigants and other community members. Ensures that all individuals who interact with the Court are treated with respect, patience and with attention toward quickly and efficiently meeting their needs.
- Ensures that everyone in the Court establishes high standards of personal integrity, customer service and efficiency.
- Meets responsibilities in a timely and expeditious manner. Looks for ways to improve efficiencies and docket management.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to the public.
- Must have well-developed interpersonal and time management skills, and the ability to reliably complete tasks with limited supervision.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with the wide variety of people who interact with the Court.
- Must have good grammar, writing, organizational and computer skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft Word.
- Must be flexible to working hours as court days may start early and extend late on short notice, requiring the employee to remain on duty.
- Bilingual Spanish / English is preferred.
Education and Experience Must have an Associate’s Degree or higher. Physical Demands and Work Environment Daily sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, lifting and moving items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Benefits
HOLIDAYS Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Administrative Day (Employee's Choice)
Each year, Commissioner's Court sets the official holiday schedule.
MILITARY LEAVE
Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Unpaid leave may be granted by Department Head for up to 60 days (over 60 days requires Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of: (1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County, (2) public service assignment, (3) attending to important personal business.
CITIZENSHIP LEAVE
Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.
FUNERAL LEAVE
Provides for up to 3 days of paid time off, which must be taken consecutively, and used for the purpose of attending the funeral of an immediate family member.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Smith County offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to its employees and employees’ eligible dependents. The plan is administered by The Health Plan.
DRUG CARD COVERAGE
Employee prescription costs are $10 Copay for Generic, $30 Copay* for Formulary Brand, $45 Copay* for Non-Formulary Brand. Mail service is available for maintenance prescriptions. 90-day max supply retail or mail order. *Mandatory Generic - if generic is available, you will pay the difference between the generic drug and the Brand, plus the Brand copay.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Preventative checkups and cleaning (2 per year) at no cost to employee. Dental work after a $50 deductible per year (maximum of $150 per family) has a maximum benefit of $2,000 per year per covered person. Basic services are covered at 80%, major services at 80% and orthodontics (up to age 19) at 50% up to $1,500 lifetime benefit.
LIFE INSURANCE
Up to $10,000 paid for by Smith County. Additional supplemental coverage available at employee's expense.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE
Furnished at no cost to employee. Pays 50% of life amount for loss of limb or eye; 100% for loss of 2 limbs or death due to an accident.
RETIREMENT Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age; at age 60 with at least 8 years of service; OR when age plus service equals 75.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.
For additional benefits information, click on the link below:
https://www.smith-county.com/government/departments/human-resources/benefits