Judicial Clerk III

Job Code: R57100
Full Time Salary Range: $53,486.00 - $77,555.00

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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.

Summary of Job Classification: Performs duties of a judicial clerk plus daily oversight and direction of newer staff, performs case management for all case types/situations or for a complex specialized area, independently conducts special projects, can independently provide courtroom and judicial officer support and similar duties requiring related experience and/or specialized knowledge.

Applicants must complete the application in full and submit both a resume and a cover letter.

Qualified candidates will be contacted as applications are received to arrange interview times.

Salary offers will be determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, budget availability, and compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Offers will align with the Colorado Judicial Department's compensation step plan. Please highlight all relevant experience you wish to have considered during the selection process.

This position is part of a progressive job series, and placement will be determined based on minimum qualifications and the relevant experience of the successful applicant. Please refer to the links below for detailed job descriptions of the roles within the series.

Judicial Clerk I, Judicial Clerk II, and Judicial Clerk III. 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.

Please apply for each position that aligns with your qualifications to be considered. For example, if you meet the minimum qualifications for more than one of the positions and want to be considered for multiple positions, you must apply for each position individually.

• Provides comprehensive case management, customer service, or judicial officer support for clients, judicial officers, or other judicial staff over the counter, in the courtroom, or via phone and email. Instructs customers on case types and procedures. Shares applicable information for law enforcement, attorneys, correctional officials, and other outside agencies. Serves as a subject matter expert.
• Conducts in-depth research to resolve complex case-related questions and issues for court staff. Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues. Determines the appropriate course of action for reporting or escalation if necessary.
• Contributes to cross-functional tasks as assigned and/or provides coverage for any function typically performed by a Judicial Clerk, as needed.
• In conjunction with a supervisor, monitors and evaluates influx, backload, and priority of work. Takes proactive measures, including redirecting staff, redistributing work, and/or providing support as needed to ensure deadlines and objectives of a unit or division are met.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for other units, internal departments, trial courts, and external agencies. Responds to inquiries, provides information, and resolves or escalates reported issues.
• Maintains unit or division calendars, schedules court dates, and sets internal reviews to ensure timely case flow and processing. Contributes to case and docket management by supporting senior staff such as judicial officers, Clerks of Court and Supervisors by providing recommendations or revisions to improve efficiency. Prepares, publishes, and distributes daily court dockets.
• Develops and implements processes and procedures in collaboration with other teams in response to new legislation and/or changes in local practices. Reviews updates to best business practices and state-approved forms, disseminates information, and conforms to unit practices as required. Creates and maintains unit resources such as manuals, written processes, procedures, cheat sheets, checklists, contact lists, and shared spreadsheets and templates.
• Mentors employees and leads training initiatives for peers and new staff. Implements and monitors training plans developed by a supervisor or trainer, providing input or feedback as needed. Participates in cross-training to assist courtrooms and dockets across the district.
• Monitors and maintains the…