Location
Austin, TX | United States
Job description
Job Summary :
The Assistant Notary is a notary of the Tribunal, responsible for assisting the other notaries in their work. The position reports to the Moderator of the Tribunal Chancery and operates with little latitude for the use of independent judgment, discretion, and initiative.
Ministerial Character
The Bishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church (the diocese) entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.
Each position employed in the Diocese of Austin helps to extend the ministry of the Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Bishop in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church.
Essential Job Duties :
- As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the Diocese of Austin in both your professional and personal life.
- Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
- Carry out the canonical office of ecclesiastical notary in the Tribunal of the Diocese of Austin according to the norms of canon law.
- Serve as case manager for prior bond and Pauline privilege cases.
- Serve as ecclesiastical notary during canonical depositions.
- Assist the Moderator of the Tribunal Curia in opening new cases and in archiving concluded cases.
- Assist the other notaries of the Tribunal as needed in preparing letters and canonical documents as well as in correspondence with parties, case counselors, and advocates.
- Provide other administrative or ecclesiastical-notary support for the work of the Tribunal as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the structure and basic teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Ability to operate various word-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and work effectively with staff, clergy, religious and laity.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and utilize effective time management techniques.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Trainings:
- High School Diploma or GED certificate acceptable to Texas Education Agency.
Language Requirement:
- Proficiency in English is required (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
- Proficiency in Spanish is preferred (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
Catholic Requirement:
- Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Texas driver's license.
- Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.
Working Conditions:
- All employees of the Diocese of Austin are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Bishop in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the church.
- The Diocese of Austin is an at-will employer.
- All buildings and vehicles owned by the Diocese of Austin are tobacco-free.
- Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
- Working on weekends, evenings and some holidays may be required.
- Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech including Catholic Christian prayer and liturgical celebrations.
- Will be required to adhere to established dress codes, and conduct standards.
- May be required to use personal or diocesan vehicles to drive to parishes or other off-site locations.
- Traveling within and outside the diocese to meetings and other events may be required, and travel may include overnight lodging.
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