Judicial Assistant I - Criminal and General Sessions
About The Position
The DCC The mission of Denver County Court is to administer justice fairly, efficiently and effectively; provide excellent customer service, and foster a positive environment where employees enjoy their work. The City and County of Denver’s third branch of government is comprised of 19 judges, 4 full-time magistrates, and 300 staff members. Case types include state, civil, small claims, traffic, criminal, and other general sessions cases within the City and County of Denver. The Denver County Court proudly serves the community and continually seeks ways to incorporate procedural fairness and evidence-based practices. The Division The Criminal Division is a fast-paced environment that focuses on providing exceptional customer service to citizens with complex legal matters. There are 14 courtrooms in the division, hearing cases that include charges ranging from low level municipal code violations to high level felonies. Additionally, the division has two specialty courts: Wellness Court and Sobriety Court, and Outreach Court which alternates between the Denver Public Library – Central Branch and Denver Human Services. We are committed to helping people, creating and maintaining an accurate court record, and providing support services to the Judicial Officers. Additionally, we are committed to providing our employees the opportunity for career growth and development. What You’ll Do The Denver County Court (DCC) is seeking a Judicial Assistant I to join the Criminal and General Sessions Division. Day-to-day, as a Judicial Assistant I, you can expect to:
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
- Two (2) years of clerical experience.
- Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (not required)
- Kindness, compassion, and a high regard for people
- Experience with customer de-escalation and conflict management
- Experience with electronic filing systems/databases
- Commitment to public service/volunteer service a plus
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Possess the ability to perform as an integral part of a team
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) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
- 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
