Clerk of the Court
About the role
The Colorado Springs Municipal Court is seeking an experienced Clerk of the Court to oversee the daily court operations and ensure the efficient administration of court services. This role involves providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Municipal Court's Office, ensuring efficient, effective, and legally compliant court operations.
Responsibilities
- Direct court operations, including caseflow management, courtroom operations, official records, jury administration, appeals, transcripts, and records retention.
- Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, workforce planning, and employee development.
- Drive operational excellence by improving business processes, implementing best practices, and leveraging data to enhance court performance and customer service.
- Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures while monitoring legislative and regulatory changes to ensure compliance.
- Serve as the Court's Custodian of Records, maintaining the integrity, security, and accessibility of official court records.
- Partner with the Court Administrator, City leadership, and external stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of court administration, judicial processes, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams and leading organizational change.
- Experience improving operations, implementing process improvements, and managing complex programs.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills with exceptional judgment and discretion.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and court case management systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study.
- Five (5) years of full-time professional experience in law enforcement, social work, court clerking, or in a related area.
- One or more years of administrator and/or supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a Municipal Court Violations Bureau environment or similar.
- Experience with state and local court procedures, including administrative case handling.
- Experience with case management software and justice information systems.
Pay
The starting pay for this position will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education.
Schedule
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.
Benefits
See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule
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To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need
Extensive knowledge of court administration, judicial processes, and applicable laws and regulations.
Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams and leading organizational change.
Experience improving operations, implementing process improvements, and managing complex programs.
Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills with exceptional judgment and discretion.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and court case management systems.
Additional Information
Please contact City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov with any questions about this job opportunity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be.
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