Judicial Assistant I - Criminal and General Sessions
About The Position
The Denver County Court (DCC) is seeking a Judicial Assistant I to join the Criminal and General Sessions Division. This role provides excellent and impartial customer service to all who access the court via telephone, in person, and in writing. The Judicial Assistant I is responsible for creating and maintaining an accurate court record, clearly and effectively explaining complex legal processes to customers with various needs, and performing a variety of clerical functions. These functions include cashiering, fulfilling record requests, filing motions, delivering mail, and processing applications for community service and payment plans. The position also involves providing input on process improvement to coworkers and leadership.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
- Two (2) years of clerical experience.
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Kindness, compassion, and a high regard for people
- Experience with customer de-escalation and conflict management
- Experience with electronic filing systems/databases
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Possess the ability to perform as an integral part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (not required)
- Commitment to public service/volunteer service a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent and impartial customer service to all who access the court- via telephone, in person, and in writing
- Create and maintain an accurate court record
- Clearly and effectively explain complex legal processes to customers with various needs
- Perform a variety of clerical functions, including: cashiering, fulfilling record requests, filing motions, delivering mail, and processing applications for community service and payment plans
- Provide input on process improvement to coworkers and the leadership team
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
- 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time
- Education Refund Program (ERP)
- Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
- Free RTD Eco Pass
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
