Judicial Clerk III

Job Code: R57100
Full Time Salary Range: $54,020.88 - $78,330.60

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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 cases 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, including the submission of a resume and cover letter. 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 posting will be used to hire a 0.25 FTE position , requiring approximately 10 hours per week including weekends and some state holidays. The Judicial Clerk I, II or III assigned to this position will provide clerical support for the Bond Hearing Office 3 (BHO3), which oversees weekend advisement and bond hearings pursuant to CRS 16-4-102.

The successful applicant will provide complex case processing, including docketing new cases, clerking hearings, issuing orders, and other duties necessary to operate this weekend court.

Hybrid Work Environment - Some job responsibilities will require work in-office work, however remote work is available as determined by the needs of the Bond Hearing Office and the organization. When the Judicial Clerk III assigned to the BHO3 is working remotely, they must ensure adequate and stable internet connection and telephone service from their work location.

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

• 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…