Court Officer - Judicial District

New Haven

About the role

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a Court Officer to perform a full range of tasks including reviewing and processing a variety of court documents and performing other administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and process a variety of files, motions, orders, and judgments in civil, criminal, family, and housing areas presented by attorneys and pro se parties.
• Monitor compliance with applicable statutes, case law, and rules of court.
• Schedule pretrial and trial calendars; notify parties of case status and court decisions.
• Review and schedule special proceedings.
• Implement and maintain efficient caseflow procedures to ensure prompt disposition of cases.
• Prepare short calendar.
• Prepare files for data entry and work closely with data entry personnel to ensure accurate entry of court records and dispositions into case files.
• Supervise clerical staff.
• Act for supervisor in that person's absence.
• Assist in the training of newly hired employees.
• Record dispositions and other orders of the court.
• Maintain decorum in courtroom.
• Consult with supervisor as needed.
• Stay current on Connecticut law and procedures.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from law school.
• Word processing and computerized legal research skills preferred but not required.

Pay

$93,627 - $118,015/year. New employees begin at the minimum. The starting salary for existing state employees may be higher than the minimum, in accordance with existing Judicial Branch policy.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Group life insurance.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• Voluntary flexible spending account programs.
• Discounted auto and home insurance policies.
• Long and short-term disability.