Judicial Associate I - Criminal & General Sessions Division

About Our Job

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hourly pay range for this position is $28.16 - $43.65. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 132 hours of PTO earned within first year11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer timeEducation Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the cityCare Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)Free RTD Eco PassCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

In this position you can expect to work on site at the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse located at 520 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204. The office hours are 7:00AM - 3:30PM Monday - Friday.

Who We Are

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 a diverse and esteemed bench 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 into the services we provide. We care deeply about the community we serve as well as our greater employee population.

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. Our employees value customer service, knowledge, engagement, and teamwork. The leadership team works collaboratively to support the mission of the Court and its employees.

What You'll Do

As a Judicial Associate you can expect to

Be a valued member of a small, but dynamic team where mutual trust, collaboration, and reliance is critical to the team’s successProvide excellent and unbiased service to all customers of the Court in a high-volume divisionWork both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-volume courtroomSupport procedural fairnessMaintain detailed and confidential records, manage all courtroom activities and functions, and act as liaison between defendants, attorneys, court personnel, other stakeholders, and the judicial officerRepresent your judicial officer and the court in a positive and professional manner as the face of your courtroomRotate to different courtrooms throughout the court depending on your Judge’s annual courtroom assignment. If your assigned Judge changes courtrooms, your position will follow to their new rotationEnter your Judge’s orders and findings in the case record in real time during Court, keeping pace with the proceedings as each case is calledBecome a process and operations expert and find proactive solutions

About You

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate will have integrity and a strong commitment to public service. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the following:

High level problem-solving skills, and an ability to multi-task; be a self-starterCuriosity to learn and understand complex court processes, with a high attention to detailKindness, compassion, and a high regard for peopleDesire to work within a small team, accepting and providing assistance to others as neededExperience with customer de-escalation and conflict managementProficiency with computers, typing, electronic filing systems/databaseExperience utilizing various case management systems to maintain the accuracy of the court recordExperience reviewing court documents to determine compliance with relevant and appropriate statutes, rules, administrative orders and/or other governing policies and proceduresParalegal experience and/or court specific knowledgeStrong written and oral communication skills

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience in a court, law enforcement or legal setting.Education and Experience 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 attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

Resume - RequiredCover Letter – Required (detailing your commitment to procedural fairness)

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday May 1, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 1, 2024 at 11:59PM to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CL2317 Judicial Associate I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$28.16 - $43.65

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.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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