Judge's Clerk

Overview

Provide professional administrative support that keeps the Missoula Municipal Court operating efficiently and effectively. As a Judge's Clerk, you will serve as a trusted administrative partner to Municipal Court Judges, coordinating court proceedings, managing case documentation, maintaining confidential records, and ensuring courtroom and judicial operations run smoothly. This position requires exceptional organization, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

We’re seeking an experienced administrative professional who thrives on accuracy, professionalism, and public service. If you enjoy coordinating workflows, working with diverse stakeholders, and providing high-level support in a dynamic setting, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career supporting the administration of justice.

Priority screening of applications will begin on Friday, September 25, 2026. It is in your best interest to apply before this date. Applicants applying on or after this date will only be considered if a competitive applicant pool is not received.

New hires start within our entry-to-market range, depending on experience and qualifications. The starting range for the position is $24.48 - $26.90/hour and will increase each year for longevity and cost of living adjustments.

Each position also has a full wage range that reflects potential growth over time, including annual increases for longevity and cost-of-living. The full range for the position is $24.48 - $28.52/hour.

• Provide administrative support to judges for court sessions utilizing integrated courtroom technology, including setup and retention of digital recording of proceedings, minutes, and data entry; maintain up to date court sessions and distribute minutes, orders, and other documents to all parties associated with cases.
• Assist the public, court staff, judges, and other agencies via telephone, email, and in person with information regarding cases.
• Collaborate with attorneys, program providers, and other outside agencies to ensure court sessions are organized, efficient, and seamless.
• Maintain court departmental calendars; schedule and distribute trial, and hearing dates, including communicating with Missoula County Detention Facility regarding hearings, commitments, and releases.
• Organize and maintain up to date paper and electronic filing systems; verify all files are available, accessible, and in proper order.
• Ensure quality assurance of court documents, processes, and database updates.
• Navigate courtroom activities and provide information to the judges during court appearances and arraignments.
• Prepare and distribute orders of release, judgment orders, referrals, jail commitments/releases, driver license suspensions/reinstatements, public defender appointments, and other documents as directed by the judges.
• Maintain issued warrants; enter warrants into the database; track warrants; generate daily warrant reports; develop and maintain instructions on warrant entry and cancellation.
• Review and draft orders for Petitions to Revoke.
• Prepare and draft sentencing orders by interpreting plea offers filed in the e-filing system.
• Process, route, and distribute motions, orders, and other documents in the e-filing system through the court databases.
• Assist with training staff and pro tempore judges in court standard operating procedures, electronic court databases, e-filing systems, etc.
• Prepare invoices for jurors and pro tempore judges.
• Maintain juror panel documents, questionnaires, mailing lists and databases; distribute jury documents to the appropriate parties; coordinate parking passes, etc.
• Communicate with…