Court Docket & Administrative Specialist

Vermont Judiciary; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 public service environment

State benefits package

Longevity and annual increases

Job summary

The Vermont Judiciary in Chelsea, Vermont seeks a Judicial Assistant to provide specialized customer support, clerical and data entry services in a fast-paced court setting.

The ideal candidate has administrative and customer service experience and is committed to equal access to justice by upholding the rule of law. This is a full-time, non-remote position with schedule aligned to public court hours.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Two years of clerical, secretarial or data entry experience; preference for legal setting.
• College training may substitute for work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Specialized clerical and administrative work with heavy data entry and case processing.
• Performs docket entry, filings, notices, and prepares orders and motions.
• Supports in-person and virtual court hearings using appropriate tools.
• Operates docket entry during hearings with high-speed input and real-time processing.
• Maintains attention to detail and adheres to standardized procedures.
• Responds to customer inquiries, assists with forms, kiosks, and case information.
• Balances tills, collects fines and reconciles cash as needed.
• Keeps knowledge of court rules and statutes up to date.

Skills

Clerical experience

Data entry

Customer service

Professionalism

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Vermont Judiciary in Chelsea, Vermont seeks a Judicial Assistant to provide specialized customer support, clerical and data entry services in a fast-paced court setting.

The ideal candidate has administrative and customer service experience and is committed to equal access to justice by upholding the rule of law. This is a full-time, non-remote position with schedule aligned to public court hours.