Judicial Clerk II

Full-time, non-exempt position with a salary range of $47,999.28 - $69,599.16.

About the role

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. This role performs skilled administrative, customer service, and technical support work related to court operations, including docket management, courtroom duties, case processing, and managing the full life cycle of multiple case types within the Clerk of Court’s office. Works independently under general supervision and may guide newer staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management, customer service, and judicial officer support for clients, officers, and other judicial staff over the counter, in the courtroom, and via phone and email, including filing, scanning, and uploading documents.
• Instructs customers on case types and procedures. Shares applicable information for law enforcement, attorneys, correctional officials, and other outside agencies.
• Responds to customer inquiries over the counter, via phone, email, and voicemail. Acts as liaison between division/Judicial Officer and customers, directs parties to correct location and/or divisions, de-escalates situations of stress or conflict, and explains court processes without providing legal advice.
• Creates, processes, and manages electronic and paper-filed case documentation, including entering and tracking codes related to case status, processing exhibits, plea agreements, sentencing, restitution, court-ordered fees, notices, court orders, posting bonds, bond forfeitures, warrants, and protection orders. Assists with record retention.
• Maintains case management system, including reviewing and updating case status and case screening, preparing cases for assigning to court divisions, reviewing and issuing complex orders from the court, and managing case status reports.
• Processes payments. Reconciles cash drawer and prepares the daily deposit.
• Provides direct support and communication to judicial officers, including drafting and revising court orders, maintaining calendars, preparing and submitting mileage reimbursement, and composing correspondence.
• Processes opinion issuance, including reviews and submissions from chambers to the clerk’s office, maintains the weekly opinion announcement, reviews and edits opinion captions, transmits opinions to legal research vendors, and updates the case management system with opinion-related deadlines and status.
• Performs courtroom management including preparing daily dockets, ensuring courtroom cleanliness and stock of supplies, checking-in and directing parties, and ensuring proper case flow.
• Assists with courtroom audio/visual, recording, and virtual conferencing systems to ensure accurate and clear recordings of all hearings.
• Schedules interpreters as needed.
• Participates in cross-training to assist courtrooms and dockets across the district and facilitate coverage in different areas/divisions.
• Occasionally directs helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Judicial Clerk I or Court Judicial Assistant for the Colorado Judicial Department, or at least 1 year of relevant work experience in a position similar to the Judicial Clerk I position.

Skills

• Comprehensive, practical knowledge of work processes, able to complete a broad range of work—sometimes complex—without frequent reference to others.
• Provides advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies, considering different points of view to reach agreement.
• Handles billing, collection, and/or accounting of funds, including balancing cash.

Work Environment

• Sedentary work involving sitting most of the time, with occasional walking and standing.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, with negligible force frequently required to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
• Exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, including those with known violent backgrounds.