Judicial Associate I (Judge Martelon)
About The Position
The Denver County Court is seeking a Judicial Associate I to support Judge Martelon. The role provides courtroom and case-record support in a high-volume division and may rotate to different courtrooms as judicial assignments change. The position follows the assigned judge to a new courtroom when the judge’s annual assignment changes. The Judicial Associate works independently and collaboratively with courtroom stakeholders, provides unbiased customer service, supports procedural fairness, maintains detailed and confidential records, and manages courtroom activities and functions. The associate serves as a liaison among defendants, attorneys, court personnel, other stakeholders, and the judicial officer; enters the judge’s orders and findings into case records in real time; and represents the judge and court professionally. Work hours may need to adjust for trials, hearings, or particularly high-volume dockets. The position is expected to become an expert in processes and operations and to identify proactive solutions. Denver County Court administers justice fairly, efficiently, and effectively and serves the community through state, civil, small claims, traffic, criminal, and other general sessions cases. The combined Traffic and Civil Division serves more than 100,000 customers annually. The court has 19 judges, 3 full-time magistrates, and 300 staff members.
Requirements
- High school graduation or 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 the education and experience requirements, except for the two-year experience requirement.
- Pass initial pre-security clearance screening and maintain CBI certification; clearance must also be maintained for CCIC certification.
- Complete an FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check. Employees must report felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain clearance and continued employment eligibility.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
- Ability to adapt and remain composed in a busy, fast-paced courtroom environment.
Nice To Haves
- Kindness, compassion, and a high regard for people.
- Experience with customer de-escalation and conflict management.
- Experience with electronic filing systems or databases.
- Commitment to public service or volunteer service.
- Commitment to contributing to a positive and respectful workplace.
- Spanish bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent, 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 and manage courtroom activities and functions.
- Act as liaison between defendants, attorneys, court personnel, other stakeholders, and the judicial officer.
- Represent the judicial officer and the court in a positive and professional manner.
- Rotate to different courtrooms as assignments change and follow the assigned judge to a new courtroom when needed.
- Adjust work hours as needed for trials, hearings, or particularly high-volume dockets.
- Enter the judge’s orders and findings into the case record in real time during court proceedings.
- Develop expertise in processes and operations and identify proactive solutions.
Benefits
- Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following 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 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time.
- Education Refund Program (ERP).
- Care Bank: 8 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
