JOB TITLE: Judge’s Secretary/ Court Coordinator
EFFECTIVE: November 2026
SUPERVISOR: County Judge
STATUS: Non-exempt
DEPARTMENT: Judge’s Office
Grade: CV-10
Open until filled. Please send applications/resumes to Melanie Bybee at m.bybee@co.somervell.tx.us
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide support services to the office of the County Judge.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide information on county contacts, services, and the Judge’s schedule to members of the public by phone and in person to maintain public relations.
- Copy, scan, type documents and maintain records as needed.
- Compile and prepare Commissioner’s Court agenda items.
- Prepare monthly court docket and inform Judge of upcoming cases. Notify defendants, attendants, attorneys, and bail bondsmen of court dates and times.
- Meet legal time requirements for Commissioner’s Court Notice and Agenda postings and delivery of Misdemeanor Court Notices.
- Maintain the schedule of courtrooms’ use and booking for the conference rooms.
- Attend work consistently and punctually.
- Work appropriately with others.
- Work well with supervision receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling, and or action/discipline.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of Somervell County.
ADDITIONAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Two years secretarial or administrative assistant experience.
- Good telephone, computer, and office skills to include ability to use a copy machine and calculator.
- Typing 45 wpm.
- Excellent customer service skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Minimum – Bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, kneeling/squatting, walking, climbing, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, and overhead reaching.
Extensive – Sitting, wrist flexion/extension, keyboarding.