About Our Job
Application Process: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible because this posting may close without notice.
The Denver County Court (DCC) is seeking a Rover -Judicial Assistant III to join the General Sessions/Criminal Division. This position will work onsite Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Denver County Court
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, 3 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. Denver County Court proudly serves the community and continually seeks ways to incorporate procedural fairness while providing compassionate customer service to those navigating the legal system.
The Division
The General Sessions and Criminal Division is a fast-paced environment serving many customers with complex legal matters. We are committed to helping people, creating and maintaining an accurate court record, and providing support services to the Judicial Officers. We are looking for employees who value customer service, accuracy, variety, and teamwork.
The Rover Judicial Assistant III have the opportunity to experience the entire General Sessions/Criminal Division, by training and working in every courtroom. They work with every judge, and process case records at all charge levels, from municipal to felony, and at all stages, from arraignment to trial. As they gain knowledge and experience, they can also become valuable trainers for incoming clerks in the Court. The Rover position, while challenging, provides an in-depth and rewarding glimpse into the criminal justice system.
The Job
As a Rover- Judicial Assistant III you can expect to:
- Maintain accurate and confidential records, manage all courtroom functions, and act as liaison between defendants, court personnel, and the judicial officer
- Provide excellent and unbiased customer service in a high-volume division
- Enter your Judge’s orders and findings in the case record in real time during Court, keeping pace with the proceedings as each case is called.
- Train and support fellow Rovers and Judicial Assistant III’s in multiple courtrooms
- Change courtroom assignment daily
- Seamlessly transition between courtrooms while meeting the individual needs of each judicial officers and their staff, and while also performing courtroom functions to their preference
- Occasionally adjust work hours as needed for trials, hearings, or heavy dockets
- Support Procedural Fairness
About You
The ideal candidate will have integrity and a strong commitment to public service. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the following:
- Kindness, compassion, and a high regard for all people
- High competency with technology and computer programs such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Teams and other court specific programs
- Demonstrate flexibility towards daily assigned duties
- Self-motivated to continually expand your knowledge of Court processes and concepts
- Enjoy working with a diverse team of colleagues and Judicial Officers
- Experience with customer de-escalation and conflict management
- Paralegal experience and/ or court specific knowledge
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Bilingual, Spanish preferred
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
- Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
- Experience: Three (3) years of clerical experience, of which two (2) years of experience must have been in court, law enforcement or legal setting.
- Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements with the exception of the two years of experience in court, law enforcement or legal setting.
- License and Certifications: Must be able to pass an initial pre-security clearance screening and maintain CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) certification as a condition of employment. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the multiple attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CL2317 Judicial Associate I
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$27.43 - $42.52
Starting Pay
Based on education and experience
Agency
Denver County Court
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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