Courtroom Assistant

About the role

The Colorado Springs Municipal Court is seeking a Courtroom Assistant to support the judicial processing of courtroom activities and cases. This role performs duties requiring specialized knowledge in courtroom procedures, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of case processing while maintaining courtroom decorum, and serves as a vital resource to judges, attorneys, and court staff in the execution of daily court functions. This position is subject to budget‑required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year. Starting pay is within the posted hiring range based on years of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Manage courtroom activities by providing administrative support to judges and staff, ensuring order and adherence to courtroom rules.
• Administer oaths, manage jurors, and perform Jury Commissioner functions.
• Maintain efficient in‑court case flow by ensuring the accuracy and timely entry of case dispositions.
• Process appeals and prepare transcripts, as required.
• Coordinate appearances for interpreters, attorneys, witnesses, and legal guardians.
• Mark exhibits, compile legal documents, and verify charges for accuracy and sufficiency.
• Notify law enforcement of warrants and interpret judicial directives to ensure compliance with orders.
• Respond to inquiries regarding case status and court procedures.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical direction to staff, utilizing knowledge of policies, procedures, and accounting practices.
• Act as a liaison with the El Paso County Jail, including monitoring the jail population, coordinating video court, and retrieving court paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• Three (3) years of full‑time records management, legal administrative, or related experience.
• Each year of further education is considered equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and vice versa.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in a courtroom environment.
• Experience working in a customer service environment.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, court case management systems, and justice information systems.
• Strong knowledge of courtroom procedures, legal terminology, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to interpret judicial orders and apply rules of criminal and civil procedure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task and prioritize under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, emotional maturity, integrity, and honesty in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

Pay

$24.02 – $28.84 per hour

Schedule

Full‑time, FLSA non‑exempt

Additional information

Location: Municipal Court, City of Colorado Springs, CO. Job number 18387. Opening date: 09/18/2026; closing date: 10/06/2026 at 4:00 PM Mountain. Background check includes fingerprinting for FBI criminal history records. Contact: Shereen Ross, Shereen.Ross@coloradosprings.gov. The City does not sponsor work visas; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis. Additional compensation may include shift differential, hazard pay, longevity, tuition, overtime, and other premiums as described in the City’s Total Rewards program.