Bond Forfeiture Coordinator - District Attorney Office - $40,872.00 annually

Job Title

Bond Forfeiture Coordinator - District Attorney Office - $40,872.00 annually

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$40,872.00 - $49,050.00

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Under direction, is responsible for scheduling, monitoring and attending felony and misdemeanor bond forfeiture dockets; supervises, trains and evaluates staff; assists attorneys with legal representation of the Bexar County Bail Bond Board; drafts legal documents; answers complex questions concerning bail bond issues; maintains statistics and develops reports; and performs related duties as required.

Description

Under direction, is responsible for scheduling, monitoring and attending felony and misdemeanor bond forfeiture dockets; supervises, trains and evaluates staff; assists attorneys with legal representation of the Bexar County Bail Bond Board; drafts legal documents; answers complex questions concerning bail bond issues; maintains statistics and develops reports; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedules, monitors and attends weekly felony and misdemeanor bond forfeiture dockets
• Drafts legal documents required for weekly felony and misdemeanor bond forfeiture dockets, bail bond license applications, performing legal research, serving on committees, and attending all Bail Bond Board meetings
• Coordinates cases with the County Clerk’s Office, District Clerk’s Office and District and County Courts
• Answers complex questions regarding application for bail bond licenses, the Bail Bondsmen Act, the County’s Bail Bond System and pending cases
• Provides training to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office relating to bond forfeiture issues
• Maintains statistics for state agencies and develops complex reports
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Assistance, and two (2) years legal experience preferably in bond forfeitures; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good knowledge of bond forfeiture procedures; good knowledge of civil and criminal court procedures; knowledge of Bexar County’s Bail Bond Board rules and regulations; knowledge of Bail Bondsmen Act; knowledge of legal terminology
• Skill in resolving bond forfeiture issues; skill in completing legal research
• Ability to organize legal information; ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing; ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to operate personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected\Appointed Officials, Judges, attorneys, defendants, committee members, outside agencies and the public
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.