Court Support Specialist

U.S. Courts; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clerk's Office for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking candidates for the position of Court Support Specialist.

The role advances the Clerk's commitment to public service by supporting the public interface and case-based administrative operations of the court. The position emphasizes teamwork, professionalism with judges and staff, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least two years of progressively responsible clerical, administrative, or office-management experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Professionalism in dealing with judges, chambers staff, court personnel and the public.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with diverse individuals.
• Strong technology skills with Microsoft 365, Adobe, and Windows-based programs.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support the public interface and assist with case-based administrative operations.
• Work as part of a team to ensure efficient court processes and public service.
• Demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Clerical experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft 365

Adobe applications

Confidential information handling

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe

Windows-based programs

Job description

The Clerk's Office for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is seeking candidates for the position of Court Support Specialist. The Court Support Specialist advances the Clerk's Office's commitment to operational excellence and exceptional public service by supporting the public interface and case-based administrative operations of the court. This position operates as a member of a team; skill in working with others and commitment to teamwork are essential to success in this position.

The Tenth Circuit offers a healthy work-life balance, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to collaborate with dedicated professionals. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life, insurance, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, a retirement savings, and investment plan (TSP), potential student loan forgiveness, and the judiciary's supplemental benefits. Benefits package may be viewed at Benefits | Tenth Circuit | The United States Court of Appeals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years of progressively responsible clerical, administrative, or office-management experience, including at least one year in a court, law firm, or other setting requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures; interpretation and application of rules, regulations, directives, or laws.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Professionalism in dealing with judges, chambers staff, court personnel and the public.
• Ability to work closely and well with others in a team environment, and to interact effectively with individuals from varying backgrounds.
• Strong technology skills, and experience with the Microsoft 365 suite of applications, Adobe applications, and other Windows-based programs.
• Demonstrated experience handling and maintaining sensitive and confidential information and materials.
• Strong initiative, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and good judgment.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and multi-tasking skills; ability to adjust to changing priorities with minimal disruption of ongoing work.
• Attention to detail and ability to carry out complex, multi-step processes with minimal errors.
• An eagerness to take responsibility for individual work, the work of the team, and the output of the office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with federal or state court operations.