Courtroom Assistant

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Colorado Springs Municipal Court is seeking a Courtroom Assistant to support the judicial processing of courtroom activities and cases. In this critical role, you will perform duties requiring specialized knowledge in courtroom procedures, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of case processing while maintaining courtroom decorum. You’ll also serve as a vital resource to judges, attorneys, and court staff in the execution of daily court functions. This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year. Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer! We're an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, court case management systems, and justice information systems.
• Strong knowledge of courtroom procedures, legal terminology, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to interpret judicial orders and apply rules of criminal and civil procedure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, emotional maturity, integrity, and honesty in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• Three (3) years of full-time records management, legal administrative, or related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a courtroom environment.
• Experience working in a customer service environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage courtroom activities by providing administrative support to judges and staff, ensuring order and adherence to courtroom rules.
• Administer oaths, manage jurors, and perform Jury Commissioner functions.
• Maintain efficient in-court case flow by ensuring the accuracy and timely entry of case dispositions.
• Process appeals and prepare transcripts, as required.
• Coordinate appearances for interpreters, attorneys, witnesses, and legal guardians.
• Mark exhibits, compile legal documents, and verify charges for accuracy and sufficiency.
• Notify law enforcement of warrants and interpret judicial directives to ensure compliance with orders.
• Respond to inquiries regarding case status and court procedures.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical direction to staff, utilizing knowledge of policies, procedures, and accounting practices.
• Act as a liaison with the El Paso County Jail, including monitoring the jail population, coordinating video court, and retrieving court paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED