NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Associate Judge Judicial Executive Assistant (Family Law Docket)
Texas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Associate Judge Judicial Executive Assistant to provide advanced legal and administrative support to judges and court staff in the Family Law Docket. The role involves coordinating courtroom activities, managing dockets, and assisting with jury management and electronic courtroom operations.
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Responsibilities
Assists in development, coordination and monitoring of docket control for a judge
Works and interacts with court staff, attorneys, jurors and the public by phone, mail, electronically and in person. Monitors case status to ensure accuracy and compliance with basic requirements and may notify parties of case settings, assignment of cases and coordination of any briefing schedules and docket control orders. Serves as liaison with members of the public, the bar, the bench, assorted agencies and litigants. Answers general questions about court activity, directs courtroom participants to the proper places, locates and summons litigants and witnesses. Responds to inquiries and communicates local rules and procedures to attorneys, other courts, the media, the general public and pro se litigants. Coordinates with law enforcement transportation units to arrange inmate attendance for court proceedings, as required. Assists elected officials and other administrative staff in retrieving and returning court files and exhibits, locating legal documents and making copies, greeting court participants, functioning as backup for other court staff, as required. Opens and closes each session of court
Assists with daily operation of electronic courtroom equipment and document management system. Ensures key personnel and other special staff are available to timely conduct court proceedings and ensures special equipment is available to conduct court operations. Coordinates with departments as necessary in connection with operation and functioning of the document management system in court. Assists in ensuring pleadings, exhibits or documents are retrieved for court proceedings in the event electronic systems are down when court proceedings are scheduled to commence or pursuant to court request. Assists visiting judges with electronic courtroom operations and operation of the document management system, as required
Provides suggestions concerning adjustments and changes in operation, handling of jury panels or program administration within the court. Performs jury management duties, including assisting in jury empaneling, overseeing jurors during the trial process, providing for the needs of jurors and coordinating juror communication with the court and/or notifying the court in the event of juror questions and notice of verdict. Assists with preparation of jury instructions and jury charges for courts in jury trial, assists with jury lists, jury panel requests and juror questionnaires, as required
Performs complex legal, administrative and technical assistance for a judge. Prepares written opinions, court orders, and other documents as requested. Performs general office duties, such as word processing, faxing, completion of reporting or statistical forms, ordering supplies, routing invoices, and responding to inquiries. Verifies accuracy and completeness of legal documents including adherence to local deadlines, policy and rule compliance, and statutory compliance. May perform complex statistical research, compilation of data and reporting on pending and disposed cases. Conducts research on case activity and preparation of statistical reports
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration or a directly related field AND five (5) years of responsible administrative or general business experience in a court, judicial, legal office or a directly related environment involving some limited legal research, administrative and technical duties
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job
Ability to type a minimum of 55 words per minute (WPM) with a high degree of accuracy
Working directly with judges, juries and other legal staff
Excellent skills in dealing with attorneys, self-represented litigants, paralegals and other legal staff in a calm and professional manner
Problem-solving and decision-making
Conducting legal research
Coordinating the work of others
Operating a variety of modern office equipment, including a computer
Both verbal and written communication
Perform complex legal, technical and administrative duties for a judge
Operate the data management system and electronic courtroom equipment
Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and prioritize work
Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner
Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of statistical and other information
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, judges, attorneys and, other participants in the civil justice system, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration or a directly related field
Prior work experience in a court setting or legal office
Attention to detail is a must
Prior experience using Microsoft Office Suite software
Proficiency with Zoom software
Spanish language proficiency
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
A no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic
Longevity pay
Paid vacations
Sick time
Personal holidays
An industry competitive salary structure
A friendly, stable work environment
Low-interest loans
Savings plans through payroll deduction
Safe deposit boxes and other benefits
A tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction
Direct bank deposit
A confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction
Access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year
Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
$50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County
Dental
Vision
Supplemental Life, AD&D
Dependent Life
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Long Term Care
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates: 0 to 5 years - 4.0 hours per pay period, 6 to 10 years - 4.5 hours per pay period, 11 to 15 years - 5.0 hours per pay period, 16 to 20 years - 5.5 hours per pay period, 21 plus years - 6.0 hours per pay period
The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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