Salary
$20.12 Hourly
Location
Coppell, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
DCC 011025
Department
MUNICIPAL COURT
Opening Date
01/10/2025
Closing Date
1/26/2025 5:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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The Opportunity
Join a dynamic and collaborative team where your contributions make a real difference! The City of Coppell is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Deputy Court Clerk to play a vital role in the Municipal Court. In this fast-paced and evolving environment, you’ll manage legal and financial paperwork, coordinate court appearances, assist during hearings, and interact daily with defendants, attorneys, judges, and law enforcement.
This position offers more than just responsibilities—it’s an opportunity to grow and thrive. You’ll develop new skills, tackle meaningful challenges, and be part of a supportive team that values adaptability, innovation, and excellence. Following a successful probationary period, enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule with up to two remote days per week.
If you’re ready to bring your organizational skills, customer service expertise, and commitment to confidentiality to a role where you’ll make an impact, we want to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team that takes pride in serving the Coppell community.
Opportunity Description
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Schedule Commitment
The Courts hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Regular attendance is essential to meet the needs of the public. The team operates on a hybrid work schedule, and this position becomes eligible to participate upon successful completion of the probationary period and demonstrated proficiency in effectively working in a hybrid capacity.
Pay Plan
This opportunity is non-exempt and on Pay Grade #6. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity.
Hiring Range: $20.12
Min $20.12 ($41,851)
Mid $24.64 ($51,253)
Max $29.17 ($60,678)
Candidate Engagement Plan
January 10-26: Accepting Applications
January 27-31: Technical Phone Screenings
February 3-7: Candidates invited to move forward in the next step of our hiring process will be invited to complete a DISC Assessment and Participate in February 10-14: Panel Interviews
For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699.
Eligibility
Experience
Requirements
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High School Diploma or GED.
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2+ years of proven work history in customer service, data entry, cash handling, and preparing daily deposits.
- Certified Court Clerk Level I (CCCI) or the ability to obtain certification within 2 years of hire.
Preferences
- Additional experience beyond the minimum requirement.
- Some college coursework.
- Bilingualism.
- Texas Municipal Court experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge
- Working knowledge of Municipal Court operations, policies, and procedures.
- Familiarity with legal definitions, terminology, and the preparation and processing of court documents.
- Knowledge of computers, software applications, and cash handling practices and processes.
Skills
- Proficient in using common office equipment, including personal computers, ten-key adding machines, telephones, fax machines, and copy machines.
- Ability to digitally document Municipal Court data accurately.
- Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with City departments, attorneys, and the public.
- Customer service skills to handle interactions courteously and efficiently.
Abilities
- Ability to meet deadlines related to court and trial appearances, filing dates, and daily posting requirements.
- Ability to assess situations, remain calm, and respond appropriately.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure.
This is Coppell
Coppell Municipal Court
The Coppell Municipal Court is dedicated and committed to promoting the highest standards in customer service, upholding the integrity of the court, and building public trust and confidence.
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In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.
AgencyCoppell, City of (TX)
Address255 Parkway Blvd
Coppell, Texas, 75019
Phone972-304-3699
Websitehttp://coppelltx.gov
