CURRENT Job Postings

TOM GREEN COUNTY

POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

Class Title:   Director of Court Administration           Reports To:   Admin District Court Judge/Admin CCL Judge

Class Code: 8010                                                        FLSA:            Exempt

Job Title:     Director of Court Administration           EEOC Code: OA

Dept:            District Court/County Court-at-Law       Last Revised: 9/27/25

Class Summary:       

The Director of Court Administration serves as the chief administrative officer for all non-judicial functions of the District and County Courts at Law, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight across a wide range of court programs and initiatives. This position ensures the effective, efficient, and equitable administration of justice by aligning court operations with the judiciary’s mission and values.

The Director leads organizational transformation by fostering a high-performance culture grounded in innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities span program management, fiscal stewardship, technology integration, case flow management, and stakeholder engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads the development and implementation of the Courts’ strategic plan, ensuring alignment with Trial Court Performance Measures and community needs.

Oversees Court operations to promote access to justice, procedural fairness, and public trust.

Provides direction and oversight for specialized court programs, including Specialty Court Programs and the Competency Docket.

Fosters a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and employee empowerment to advance long-term organizational sustainability.

Provides direct supervision of key programs to include: overseeing Indigent Defense Program appointment processes, attorney rotation systems, and compliance with the Texas Fair Defense Act; and supporting Specialty Court Programs operations, evaluations, and enhancements of alternative case processing and rehabilitation initiatives.

Develops and manages the courts’ operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic goals.

Provides oversight of all financial processes, including grants management and expenditure monitoring.

Partners with the County Auditor’s Office on budget planning, tracking, and reporting.

Oversees the configuration, maintenance, and enhancement of the courts’ case management system to support accurate, efficient case flow management.

Ensures functionality and optimization of courtroom technology systems, including audio-visual (AV) equipment and related digital infrastructure.

Directs the development and standardization of court forms, policies, and workflows to support operational efficiency.

Develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and trial court performance measures to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

Leads initiatives to enhance service delivery and streamline court processes through data-informed decision-making.

Champions employee and stakeholder engagement to promote operational excellence.

Acts as a liaison between the judiciary, Commissioners Court, county departments, attorneys, and community stakeholders.

Organizes and manages Board of Judges meetings.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Knowledge of trial court governance models, performance measurement frameworks, and case flow management; courtroom technology, including AV systems and digital platforms; and public administration, fiscal management, and grant processes.

Ability to oversee multiple programs and functions simultaneously while maintaining focus on strategic priorities; inspire and mobilize staff to achieve high performance and organizational excellence; and sustain focus on long-term goals while managing immediate operational demands.

Skill in strategic thinking and translating vision into actionable plans; facilitating dialogue and collaboration across diverse stakeholders; managing complexity and leading in dynamic environments.

Physical Requirements and Work Setting:

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 10 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination; and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer equipment and basic office machinery. Work involves sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and handling to perform essential functions.  Occasional travel required for professional development and court-related business.

Education and/or Experience Required:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) or Master’s degree in Public Administration, Judicial Administration, or a related field preferred and extensive administrative experience in court management, public administration, or a related field.

Desired Qualifications:

Certification as a Certified Court Executive (CCE) or Fellow of the Institute for Court Management (ICM).

Certificates and Licenses:

None required.

This document is based on the job description(s) for positions in this classification and is maintained by the TGC Human Resources Department.                                                                

Position: Court Interpreter

Job Number: USDC 26-01

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Salary: JSP 13 – JSP 14 ($106,932 - $126,361) (based on qualifications and experience)

Transfers within the Judiciary will be considered for a salary match up to JS 14

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Position Overview:

The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas is accepting applications for the position of Court Interpreter (Spanish/English) in San Antonio, Texas. Remote interpreting will be required across the Western District of Texas divisional offices.

A Court Interpreter provides interpreting and translation services for Spanish speaking defendants, witnesses, and family members. The incumbent also provides interpreting services for the general public conducting business with the court or the Clerk´s Office.

Representative Duties:

• Provides simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, and sight translation services during in-court hearings related to all stages of the criminal process by transferring the message from English into Spanish, and from Spanish into English.
• Provides interpreting services in the relay mode with interpreters of indigenous languages from Mexico. Acts as facilitator of telephonic events in the courtroom for interpreting events in other-than-Spanish languages.
• Provides interpreting services nationwide as part of the Telephone Interpreting Program, with priority to the Western District of Texas. This responsibility entails researching the assigned cases and preparing for the event following established protocols.
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating contract interpreters, including contract interpreters for the Telephone Interpreting Program, as needed. Coordinate with clerk’s office and chambers staff to meet the interpreting needs of the court, as well as locating and confirming any additional contract interpreters needed to provide services.
• Prepares for assignments by reading case files and conducting terminology research, as necessary.
• Prepares written translations of a variety of materials for the court, ranging from general correspondence to the court from defendants and/or family members, to complex legal documents from other countries. Assignments may also include the translation of official forms.
• Participates in working groups that already exist or may be formed with the objective of completing special projects such as glossaries or translations.
• Contributes to or prepares presentations on translation/interpretation-related topics as part of staff meetings or other professional development efforts.
• Must have the ability to remain impartial.
• The staff interpreter is responsible for assigned administrative duties and clerical work and keeps in communication with other staff members and the supervisor to accommodate the court’s interpreting needs.
• Provides relief coverage as needed to the divisional offices across the Western District of Texas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must have successfully completed the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination (FCICE) and be federally certified by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts for Spanish/English. A minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience is also required. Candidate should also possess basic computer/software skills in order to perform translation, research, and administrative duties.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided the interpreter with the knowledge, skills and abilities to accurately and idiomatically render a message from the source language into the receptor language without any additions, omissions or other misleading factors that in any way alter the intended meaning of the message from the source

language speaker in a courtroom or legal environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomic levels is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of legal, highly technical, and colloquial vocabulary in English and Spanish, and familiarity with the regional border language characteristics/slang of the southwest area of the United States is preferred but not required.
• Membership in an interpreting/translation professional association is highly desirable.

Application Procedure:

Qualified candidates may apply by submitting a letter of interest (include job title/number listed above), resume, copy of your Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts for Spanish/English certificate, e-mail address, and a daytime phone number to: www.txwd.uscourts.gov > Court Info > Jobs > Current Employment Opportunities & Online Application.

The United States Courts reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. More than one position may be filled from this posting. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Court Unit Executive may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position. The Court is not authorized to reimburse travel expenses for interviews or relocation. This position is subject to mandatory electronic direct deposit of salary payments. All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or must be a lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) and seeking U.S. citizenship. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed. Employees of the U.S. Courts serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "at-will" employees (except for probation officers who may be removed for cause). All employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees (available for review upon request). Applicants scheduled to interview should advise the Human Resources staff if any accommodation is needed.

The United States District Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Court Clerk [040/25/35]

• Type:Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$40,100 - $51,080 annually
• Posted Date:09/24/2025
• Deadline to Apply:10/15/2025

Apply: Court Clerk [040/25/35] | Current Job Opportunities | Euless, TX

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JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Court Clerk is responsible for performing detailed clerical functions necessary for the efficient operation of the Municipal Court.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides quality customer care in accordance with established standards by responding to citizen inquiries, scheduling court dates, processing payments of fines and balancing of receipts, processing defensive driving requests, and arranging time payments for defendants.
   
2. Processes delinquent accounts by preparing cases to be placed with the collection agency and monitoring cases previously placed with the collection agency and processes Class C warrants by maintaining files and records of warrants issued by the court, coordinating warrant confirmations with the Police Department, and entering and clearing warrants on the State regional computer system.
    
3. Processes all letters of representation from defense attorneys for defendants by providing fine amounts, appeal information, due dates, and docket and/or trial information as well as coordinating all attorney dockets for the court.
   
4. Prepares for court trials by setting and preparing all court dockets for defendants and the judge and organizing the courtroom for trials, jury trials, and plea dockets including preparation of recording equipment and processes appeals filed with the County by preparing and filing of the transcript of judgment and court file, and any other documents as required by law.

 

1. Performs daily tasks of municipal court operations by processing case files including complaints and deferred disposition notifications; preparing and organizing all legal documents in relation to all cases filed for trial including complaints, warrants of arrest, subpoenas, jury summons, motions of the court, hearing notices, jury charges affidavits, and any other legally required documents; preparing and issuing all warrants and related documents for failure to appear;providing notary services; and performing said duties in compliance with established municipal court policies and procedures.

 

1. Performs other related duties as required to ensure effective and efficient municipal court operations including, but not limited to, processing fine refunds to defendants as ordered by the Judge, assisting the public by providing instructions, and opening, distributing, and processing daily mail.
   

 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of Transportation Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, City Ordinances and legal terminology helpful.
  
• Basic knowledge of general office procedures, filing systems, collections procedures, and telephone etiquette.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of INCODE version 10 court software (preferred).
  
• Skill in using Microsoft Office specifically, Word, Excel and Outlook.
  
• Skill in analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties.
  
• Ability to type 40 minutes per minute.
  
• Ability to deal effectively with the general public under adverse circumstances.
  
• Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers.
  
• Ability to handle cash transactions accurately and effectively.
  
• Ability to deal with system of real number; practical application of percentages and ratios/proportions.
  
• Ability to prepare business letters with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
  
• Ability to receive general directions.
  
• Ability to perform the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. (Performance is reviewed periodically)
  
• Skill in analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties.
  

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent required plus one (1) year of clerical, customer service or cash handling experience is required.  Any equivalent combination of education may be considered. Must possesses a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License with a good driving record.  Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

May exert up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; requires sitting, walking, standing, handling paperwork/documents/office equipment, fine dexterity for computer and ten-key use, vision for reading reports and computer monitor, hearing when communicating on the telephone or in person, and talking when interacting with others. Job requires occasional lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, carrying, kneeling, crouching, and bending.  Works indoors in a climate-controlled environment.

Pre-employment screening includes but is not limited to Drug Screen, Physical Examination, Credit Check, Motor Vehicle Review and applicable Background Checks. Ability to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.