Assistant Weekend Indigent Defense Coordinator, Part Time, Pre-Trial Services

Posting number: FY25-00304

Department: Pre-Trial Service

Job classification: Assistant Weekend Indigent Defense Coordinator, Part Time, Pre-Trial Services

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community and Social Services

Summary

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. 

Examples of duties

• Must process all front-end court appointments of attorneys at the magistrate court.
• Determines appropriate documents to present to the Magistrate in order to facilitate the arrested person 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language. 
• Good knowledge of 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.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

• Must have at least two (2) years of work experience in the Judiciary Field. 

Supplemental information

Complexity/Scope of Work

• Interview inmates (Face-to-face) to determine qualifications for an attorney appointment. Clerical duties include completing and organizing documents for the Magistrate to review electronically. Once the court has adjourned, documents must be electronically filed in the Odyssey computer system.

Physical Demands/Work Environment
Occasionally

• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle for County business.
• Working in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.

Constantly

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Working in small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Other Requirements/Information

• Must possess a valid and current Texas driver's license.
• Obtain a Notary Public bond within a reasonable time frame, provided by Webb County.
• Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and criminal background checks are required.
• This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.
• Position is grant-funded for one ( 1 ) year, unless the grant is approved for a second term by the TIDC, or if Webb County will fund the position moving forward.

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