Court Operations & Docket Coordinator

City of Arlington; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington is seeking a detail-oriented administrator for the Judiciary Division of the Municipal Court. The role handles community service and Community Court applications, prepares court dockets, maintains case records, and coordinates communication between defendants and judges.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced court environment with on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general administrative practices and procedures.
• Advanced Excel capabilities for reporting is a plus.
• Meticulous record-keeping with neutrality and confidentiality.
• Strong legal reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate intakes by reviewing Community Service and Community Court applications for eligibility and initiate reviews.
• Verify indigency forms and execute post-ruling workflows; generate approval letters and update case statuses.
• Log indigent/non-indigent defendant data and prepare monthly reports.
• Prepare dockets and provide courtroom support; verify dates and waive fees when authorized.
• Maintain court docket data, distribute notices, and verify defendant contact information.
• Coordinate background screening requests and evaluate results for eligibility responses.
• Create and manage Financial Status Hearing notices and schedules for defendants.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel reporting

Court management software

Record keeping

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Incode

Job description

City of Arlington is seeking a detail-oriented administrator for the Judiciary Division of the Municipal Court. The role handles community service and Community Court applications, prepares court dockets, maintains case records, and coordinates communication between defendants and judges.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced court environment with on-site duties.