Overview
MUNICIPAL COURT MANAGER /JUVENILE CASE MANAGER Jobs in Forest Hill, TX at City of Forest Hill
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Municipal Court Manager / Juvenile Case Manager, where you will lead the administration of municipal court operations and oversee juvenile case management within the community. This vital role combines leadership, legal expertise, and community engagement to ensure efficient court processes and positive youth outcomes. You will play a key part in managing court procedures, supervising juvenile cases, and collaborating with law enforcement, social services, and legal professionals to uphold justice and support youth development.
Duties
- Court Administration
- Directs daily Municipal and Juvenile Court operations.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures.
- Oversees case flow, dockets, records management, and court programs.
- Ensures compliance with state laws and court regulations.
- Supervision and Leadership
- Supervises court personnel.
- Evaluates employee performance.
- Assigns work, trains staff, and develops employees.
- Provides leadership and long-range planning.
- Juvenile Case Management
- Oversees all juvenile cases.
- Monitors compliance with court orders.
- Coordinates with schools, parents, community service providers, and treatment programs.
- Serves as liaison between the court, juveniles, parents, and outside agencies.
- Financial Management
- Prepares and manages the court budget.
- Oversees revenues, expenditures, receipts, deposits, and financial accountability.
- Audits citation and payment processing.
- Court Operations
- Coordinates with the Municipal Judge, prosecutors, law enforcement, attorneys, litigants, and other agencies.
- Responds to public inquiries and difficult complaints.
- Reviews reports and submits required reports to governmental agencies.
- Technology and Records
- Oversees court databases and software implementation.
- Coordinates with Information Technology.
- Maintains court records according to state and city retention requirements.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of municipal court operations.
- Knowledge of Texas municipal court laws and procedures.
- Supervisory and management experience.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under limited supervision.
- Court certifications (Level I required; Level II within two years).
- At least two years of municipal court experience.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
An employee in this position is expected to demonstrate:
- Leadership and accountability.
- Sound judgment and decision-making.
- Policy implementation and compliance.
- Employee supervision and coaching.
- Organizational and time management.
- Financial oversight.
- Public service and professionalism.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Collaboration with judges, attorneys, law enforcement, schools, parents, and community agencies.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. May be subject to repetitive motion such as standing, sitting, typing, data entry, and vision monitoring.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required.
Any applicant selected for this position must have a background check completed with results satisfactory to the City of Forest Hill. Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in disqualification for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
Pay: $52,000.00 – $62,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: MUNICIPAL COURT MANAGER /JUVENILE CASE MANAGER
Company: City of Forest Hill
Location: Forest Hill, TX
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