Judicial Clerk II

Overview

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R11111

Full Time Salary Range: $47,524.00 - $68,910.00

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

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Mission Statement

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

Performs skilled administrative, customer service, and technical support work related to court operations: 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.

This position is part of a progressive job series. Placement will be determined based on minimum qualifications and the relevant experience of the successful candidate. Please refer to the detailed job descriptions of the associated roles within the Judicial Clerk I and Judicial Clerk II series, along with the objective criteria for each. See the linked job descriptions for Judicial Clerk I and Judicial Clerk II.

There are two requisitions posted:
Judicial Clerk I (Requisition Number: JD05991) and Judicial Clerk II (Requisition Number: JD05992). We will fill one position within this series based on the district's hiring needs and the qualifications and relevant experience of the selected applicant. Applicants must apply to each position individually to be considered for both opportunities. For example, if you meet the minimum qualifications for more than one position, you must apply for each position individually.

• 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 customers' 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, post 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 case 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…