Responsible for interviewing and identifying indigent persons arrested and in custody during the weekend. Qualifying indigent persons shall be appointed attorneys during the weekend magistrate process and allowed to have indigency considered as a factor in establishing reasonable bail.

• Must process all front-end court appointments of attorney at magistrate court.
• Determines appropriate documents to present to the Magistrate in order to facilitate the arrested persons being magistrate, if he/she qualifies for a court appointed attorney.
• Answers questions in person, by email and by telephone, regarding the indigent person in custody.
• Prepares and routes appropriate Orders of indigency and court appointments to the Magistrate, appointed attorneys and pre-trial services.
• Must manage and monitor the court appointment list of attorneys for the Magistrate.
• Performs related duties as required.

• An Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited institution; preferred. 
• Must have at least two (2) years of work experience in a Judiciary Field. 

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Good knowledge in legal terminology and the criminal judicial process and procedures.
• Must be proficient in the use of a computer and Microsoft Software.
• Must have experience in the use of office equipment.

Valid Texas Driver License*
 *If applicant holds an out-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained prior to employment.