Performs advanced (senior-level) court coordination work and technical assistance for Child Support Court under the Presiding Judge of the 7th administrative judicial region.

Work involves overseeing court administrative operations for child support cases. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Serves Tom Green, Coke, Irion, Sterling, Crockett, Reagan, Runnels, Concho, Schleicher, Menard, Mills, and McCulloch Counties.

Essential Job Functions : Prepares dockets or calendars cases as they proceed to disposition. Prepares special reports or analysis to monitor and evaluate compliance with case disposition time frames.

Prepares, interprets, and disseminates information about the child support courts and their programs.Prepares routine and special correspondence, reports, forms, and documents for child support cases.

Coordinates court dates, room availability, and court reporter availability with appropriate parties as necessary. Develop, coordinate, and maintain the record-keeping and filing system of the court.

Serves as the primary point of contact with the child support court judge’s office. Maintains court records and ensures appropriate records are retained according to assigned retention period.

Assists judges with court proceedings, including recording of some proceedings. May serve as the public’s primary, initial point of contact with the judge’s office.

Communicates effectively with court personnel, lawyers, judges, staff, and others.Assists in the development of court guidelines, proceedings, and standards for achieving court goals.

May supervise the work of others. Performs related work as assigned and complies with all OCA policies. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications : Two years of college.

May substitute full-time experience in a related field as described in the essential functions below for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Two years of experience in an administrative or office environment or supporting legal or judicial personnel. Preferred Qualifications : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience in the use of legal and technical terminology, of business English and spelling, of hearing procedures, and of the use of legal records.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) : Working knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures in the legal / judicial or related field.

Knowledge of child support cases.Skill in the use of computer equipment, word processing, and spreadsheet software, and automated systems.

Employment Conditions : Sit for long periods of time.Operate office equipment and computer systems. Adhere to Code of Judicial Conduct pertaining to the activities of court personnel.

Requires some lifting, up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel up to 15%. Note : The following Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) codes are generally applicable to this position.

Army : 27D-Paralegal Specialist, Navy : LN- Legalman, Coast Guard : No military equivalency, Marine Corps : - Legal Services Specialist, Air Force : 5J0X1- Paralegal, Space Force : No military equivalency.

Applicants must fully complete the summary of military experience applicable to the position to determine if minimum qualifications are met.