Intern- Municipal Court

Department:

FLSA Status:

Hiring Salary:

$15.01

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you? 

What we’re looking for: An eager learner to gain experience in Municipal Court as an intern with the City of New Braunfels. Under close supervision, performs routine legal clerical work in the support of the operations of the Municipal Court; provides information within the scope of authority.

What you’ll gain from this opportunity:

• Gain insight into the operations of municipal court.

• Get hands-on experience related to criminal justice, legal proceedings, and court processes.

• Networking with other departments across the City organization.

• Exposure to what it means to be a City of New Braunfels team member and total rewards offered.

The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by court interns only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Interns may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties as needed.

• Under supervision, inputs a variety of court transactions into court management software. 

• Assists with court projects and prepares court reports as directed by the court administrator.

• Assists Judge with reports and projects as assigned.

• Reviews old case files to determine if files are correctly managed and prepared for storage.

• Works with warrants to determine that all warrants served have been recalled and removed from police dispatch.

• Processes paperwork for court proceedings under the direction of the court administrator.

• Files closed cases.

• Trains court personnel on software that intern has expertise, such as excel.

• Reviews customer service to provide an outside view of court operations.

• When available, will participate in staff and other management meetings.

• Maintains the absolute confidentiality of all records and information.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience:

Working on a college degree. No court experience required.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Physical Demands / Work Environment: 

• Work is performed in a standard office environment and is subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to safely lift and carry equipment and materials up to thirty (30) pounds.

The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.