Court Operations & Docket Specialist

State of Vermont; Barre Town (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays

Group life and medical insurance

Dental coverage after 6 months

Retirement plan (457)

Job summary

The State of Vermont Judiciary is seeking a full-time Judicial Assistant responsible for specialized customer support, clerical and data entry work within one or more docket areas. The role requires handling high-stress interactions professionally and supporting both in-person and remote court hearings.

Responsibilities include docket entry, filings, notices, preparing orders, and scheduling events, with fresh attention to detail and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical, secretarial or data entry experience.
• Preference given to candidates with prior experience in a legal setting or mastery of office technology.

Responsibilities

• Specialized clerical and administrative work with heavy data entry and case processing.
• Process docket entry, filings, notices, orders, motions, and calendar events across the case lifecycle.
• Support both in-person and remote virtual court hearings using court tools.
• Provide high-speed docket entry and real-time processing during court hearings, including criminal dockets.
• Assist customers with filing forms, court kiosks, and obtaining case information.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to court rules and procedures.

Skills

Professionalism

Administrative skills

Data entry

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Legal familiarity

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The State of Vermont Judiciary is seeking a full-time Judicial Assistant responsible for specialized customer support, clerical and data entry work within one or more docket areas. The role requires handling high-stress interactions professionally and supporting both in-person and remote court hearings.

Responsibilities include docket entry, filings, notices, preparing orders, and scheduling events, with fresh attention to detail and confidentiality.