Courtroom Assistant: Precise Judicial Support & Admin

City-of-Colorado-Springs,-C; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Colorado Springs Municipal Court is seeking a Courtroom Assistant to support the judicial processing of courtroom activities and cases, ensuring accuracy and decorum.

The role includes administering oaths, managing jurors, handling case dispositions, preparing transcripts, coordinating interpreters and attorneys, and liaising with the jail to ensure proper workflow. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, court case management systems, and justice information systems.
• Strong knowledge of courtroom procedures, legal terminology, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to interpret judicial orders and apply rules of criminal and civil procedure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, emotional maturity, integrity, and honesty in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage courtroom activities by providing administrative support to judges and staff, ensuring order and adherence to courtroom rules.
• Administer oaths, manage jurors, and perform Jury Commissioner functions.
• Maintain efficient in-court case flow by ensuring the accuracy and timely entry of case dispositions.
• Process appeals and prepare transcripts, as required.
• Coordinate appearances for interpreters, attorneys, witnesses, and legal guardians.
• Mark exhibits, compile legal documents, and verify charges for accuracy and sufficiency.
• Notify law enforcement of warrants and interpret judicial directives to ensure compliance with orders.
• Respond to inquiries regarding case status and court procedures.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical direction to staff, utilizing knowledge of policies, procedures, and accounting practices.
• Act as a liaison with the El Paso County Jail, including monitoring the jail population, coordinating video court, and retrieving court paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Court case management systems

Justice information systems

Courtroom procedures

Written and verbal communication

Professionalism and discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Court management software

Job description

The City of Colorado Springs Municipal Court is seeking a Courtroom Assistant to support the judicial processing of courtroom activities and cases, ensuring accuracy and decorum.

The role includes administering oaths, managing jurors, handling case dispositions, preparing transcripts, coordinating interpreters and attorneys, and liaising with the jail to ensure proper workflow. This is a full-time, on-site position with growth opportunities.