Judicial Associate I (Judge Whitlock)
About The Position
The Denver County Court is seeking a Judicial Associate I to support Judge Whitlock. The position serves as a valued member of a small, dynamic team and provides unbiased, customer-focused support in a high-volume courtroom. The Judicial Associate maintains detailed and confidential records, manages courtroom activities, enters the judge’s orders and findings into case records in real time, and serves as a liaison among defendants, attorneys, court personnel, other stakeholders, and the judicial officer. The role may rotate among courtrooms and divisions as courtroom assignments change, following the assigned judge to a new rotation. Work hours may need to adjust for trials, hearings, or particularly high-volume dockets. The position calls for procedural fairness, professionalism, sound judgment, and proactive process and operations problem-solving. The court’s combined Traffic and Civil Division serves more than 100,000 customers annually, and the position may rotate to other Denver County Court divisions.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate.
- Two years of experience in a court, law enforcement, or legal setting. A combination of appropriate education and experience may substitute for education and experience requirements, except for the required two years of court, law enforcement, or legal-setting experience.
- Pass an initial pre-security-clearance screening and maintain CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) certification; clearance must also be maintained for CCIC certification.
- Complete an FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check.
- Report felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain clearance and eligibility for continued employment.
- Ability to adapt and remain composed in a busy, fast-paced courtroom environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with customer de-escalation and conflict management.
- Experience with electronic filing systems or databases.
- Commitment to public service or volunteer service.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to perform collaboratively with a team.
- Commitment to contributing to a positive and respectful workplace.
- Kindness, compassion, and high regard for people.
- Integrity and a strong commitment to public service.
- Spanish bilingual ability is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent and unbiased service to court customers in a high-volume division.
- Work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-volume courtroom.
- Support procedural fairness.
- Maintain detailed and confidential records.
- Manage courtroom activities and functions.
- Serve as liaison between defendants, attorneys, court personnel, other stakeholders, and the judicial officer.
- Represent the judicial officer and court positively and professionally.
- Rotate to different courtrooms or divisions as assignments change, following the assigned judge to new courtroom rotations.
- Adjust work hours as needed for trials, hearings, or particularly high-volume dockets.
- Enter the judge’s orders and findings into case records in real time during court proceedings.
- Develop expertise in processes and operations and identify proactive solutions when available.
Benefits
- Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension once vested after five years of service.
- 457B Retirement Plan.
- 132 hours of PTO earned within the first year.
- 11 paid holidays per year, one personal holiday, and eight hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time.
- Education Refund Program (ERP).
- Care Bank providing eight weeks of paid family leave after passing the probation period.
- Free RTD Eco Pass.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one 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
