Judicial Clerk II

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R11111

Full Time Salary Range: $47,999.28 - $69,599.16

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

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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.

Performs skilled administrative, customer service, and technical support work related to court operations:
Docket management, courtroom duties, case processing, 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.

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 I | Colorado Judicial Branch

Judicial Clerk II | Judicial Clerk II | Colorado Judicial Branch

Judicial Clerk III | Judicial Clerk III | Colorado Judicial Branch

From the Judicial Clerk I, Judicial Clerk II, and Judicial Clerk III requisitions, 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.

• 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's inquiries over the counter, via phone, email, and voice mail. 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…