Court Operations & Calendar Coordinator

City-of-Reno,-N; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Reno Municipal Court seeks a Judicial Assistant to provide confidential, high-level administrative support to a Judicial Officer. You will manage the judge’s calendar, court proceedings, and related case materials with discretion and accuracy.

Responsibilities include preparing court calendars, organizing case files, and coordinating hearings, while maintaining confidential records and complying with court procedures. Exceptional communication and independent judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in criminal justice, paralegal studies, legal studies, business administration, public administration, court administration, or a related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible clerical, secretarial, administrative, legal, or court-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing direct administrative support to a Judicial Officer is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attends court proceedings as assigned and maintains accurate records of actions taken during court.
• Prepares and distributes court calendars and ensures files, documents, and exhibits are complete and organized prior to court sessions.
• Prepares and organizes case files for judicial review and court proceedings.
• Marks and maintains exhibits and records case disposition information on docket sheets and case management systems.
• Operates courtroom audio and video equipment as required.
• Schedules cases for hearings considering availability, deadlines, and procedures.
• Monitors scheduled matters and follows up on outstanding actions to facilitate timely processing.

Skills

Judicial support

Court procedures

Discretion

Communication

Education

Bachelor or Associate in criminal justice / related field

Tools

Odyssey Case Management System

Job description

Reno Municipal Court seeks a Judicial Assistant to provide confidential, high-level administrative support to a Judicial Officer. You will manage the judge’s calendar, court proceedings, and related case materials with discretion and accuracy.

Responsibilities include preparing court calendars, organizing case files, and coordinating hearings, while maintaining confidential records and complying with court procedures. Exceptional communication and independent judgment are essential.