Court Administrative Assistant - Docket & Records

Office of the Vermont Secretary of State; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave: 12 days/yr

14 paid holidays/yr

Group life and medical insurance

Dental coverage after 6 months

State Employees Retirement System

457 Retirement Plans

Job summary

Vermont Judiciary in Burlington is seeking a Judicial Assistant to provide specialized customer support, clerical and data entry work across docket areas. The role involves high-speed docketing, case processing, and coordination of court hearings in a fast-paced environment.

Two years of clerical or data-entry experience are required, with preference for those with legal setting exposure or strong office tech skills. High school diploma required; college training may substitute.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clerical, secretarial or data entry experience.
• Preference for candidates with experience in a legal setting or mastery of office technology.
• College training may substitute for work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized clerical, administrative work with heavy data entry and case processing.
• Manage docket entry, filings, notices, and scheduling events on court calendar.
• Operates tools to support in-person and remote virtual hearings.
• Provide high-speed docket entry and real-time processing for courts with high volume.
• Respond to inquiries, assist with forms, kiosks, and court appearances.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to court rules and procedures.

Skills

Professionalism

Administrative/clerical skills

Accurate record-keeping

Teamwork

Customer-facing

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vermont Judiciary in Burlington is seeking a Judicial Assistant to provide specialized customer support, clerical and data entry work across docket areas. The role involves high-speed docketing, case processing, and coordination of court hearings in a fast-paced environment.

Two years of clerical or data-entry experience are required, with preference for those with legal setting exposure or strong office tech skills. High school diploma required; college training may substitute.