Job Posting Details

Job Title/PositionLocationDate PostedPosting ExpiresJob Start Date
County Court AdministratorWood County3/17/20215/17/202103/17/2021
Position Description, Responsibilities, Requirements and Application Instructions
WOOD COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: County Court Administrator

PAY GRADE: $19.18 - $20.62 depending on experience FLSA; non-exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Assist County Judge in statutory, administrative and judicial duties assigned to the County Judge’s Office;
Serves as primary clerical support for the County Judge;
Works closely with employees of other County departments, representatives of legal offices, and the public in matters before the Court;
Maintains, records and schedules appointments

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: County Judge

Directs: This is a non-supervisory position

Other: Has regular contact with other county employees, employees in other county departments and the general public

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Performs direct clerical support services using all functions of the computer, including word processing and spreadsheet software packages;
Maintains and updates files and docket entries on a daily basis, including but not limited to trial settings;
Performs receptionist duties, including greeting the public, answering the telephone, taking messages, and providing information;
Types letters, reports, and memoranda regarding court settings and other office functions;
Schedules court dates for pending motions and other filings; schedules court reporters or other resources as necessary for court dates;
Examines legal documents presented to the Court for completeness of information, accuracy, and legal format, for review by the County Judge;
Performs copying functions using standard office copier. Usage of postage meter and other skills is a necessity;
Arranges appointments and meetings for County Judge; maintains files and records and may provide a variety of other clerical support for County Judge;
Prepares and copies information for Commissioners’ Court packets;
Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public, leaders, and public officials at every level;
Proficiency in both oral and written communications, with excellent command of grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
and Performs other such related duties, as may be assigned by the County Judge.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High School Diploma or GED (required);
Five years work experience in office environment;
Legal terminology, Texas Estates Code, Texas Criminal Procedure, and Texas Civil Procedure (preferred).

WORKING CONDITIONS:
A professional office environment; Work closely with others and travel from department to department or other office locations in close proximity;
May require standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; Stooping or bending during assigned activities, lifting and carrying light to moderate materials weighing 25 pounds or more.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Hold a current Notary Public certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment;
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license.

HOW TO APPLY:
Complete and return a Wood County application along with your resume to the Human Resources Office. Applications may be picked up in the Human Resources Office in the Courthouse Room 212 or printed from the Wood County website under the Job Posting tab.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Contact
Kathy Lutonsky | KLutonsky@MyWoodCounty.com