Municipal Court Clerk II

There are multiple vacancies for this full-time, non-exempt position in the Municipal Court of the City of Colorado Springs. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential. This position is subject to budget-required furloughs in the 2026 calendar year.

About the role

The Municipal Court is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Municipal Court Clerk II to support critical court operations in a fast-paced, public-facing, team-focused environment. This journey-level position performs a wide range of advanced administrative duties that ensure the integrity and efficiency of the court’s daily and long-term processes. You will play a key role in reviewing and interpreting legal documents, maintaining court records, processing payments and pleadings, and serving citizens.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and process judges’ orders, including criminal and traffic warrants, contempt citations, PR bonds, subpoenas, and show cause actions
• Schedule court appearances, manage case flow, and coordinate with outside agencies including law enforcement
• Provide detailed customer service and explain court procedures, orders, and case status to defendants, attorneys, and the public
• Maintain and audit official court records—both physical and digital—and process legal pleadings, background checks, and record requests
• Process payments and reconcile daily batch reports
• Advise Court Clerk I and Office Specialist staff on policies, procedures, and best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Two years of full-time responsible law enforcement, social work, or related experience
• Advanced understanding of court procedures, legal terminology, and applicable state statutes
• Intermediate math, writing, and reading comprehension skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and specialized court case management systems
• Ability to independently interpret and apply judges’ orders, court rules, and legal procedures
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Ability to train, coach, and guide other staff members effectively
• Familiarity with the Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure and Colorado Criminal Rules of Procedure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with court case management systems
• Ability to consistently meet attendance expectations and arrive on time as scheduled

Physical Requirements

• Regularly exerts 10-20 lbs. of force to move objects and may require lifting objects in excess of 50 lbs. occasionally
• Positions in this class typically require balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions as a regular requirement of the workday

Pay

$23.74 - $28.50 hourly. Starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on years of experience and education.