Judicial Assistant

State of Vermont; Barre Town (VT); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays

Group life and medical insurance

Dental coverage after 6 months

Retirement plan (457)

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Professionalism

Administrative skills

Data entry

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Legal familiarity

Ausbildung

High School diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Vermont Judiciary is recruiting a full time Judicial Assistant provides specialized customer support, clerical and data entry work involving one or more docket areas within a court's jurisdiction. The work is moderately complex and requires application of legal practices and procedures and strong computer skills. It is a fast-paced and challenging environment and requires the ability to interact professionally with both co-workers and the public even in high stress circumstances. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get their start in the legal field.

• Desired Skills and Experience for Judicial Assistant:
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Exceptional administrative/ clerical skills
• Ability to keep accurate records, and to provide accurate information
• Teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication skills
• Experience in customer-facing roles
• Positive, empathetic, and professional attitude

Description

• Specialized clerical and administrative work with heavy data entry and case processing.
• Performs case-flow functions across the full case-cycle including docket entry, entering new electronic and paper filings, sending notice, reviewing case documents for accuracy/completeness, preparing orders & motions, scheduling events on court calendar.
• Responsible for operating various tools to support both in-person and remote virtual court hearings.
• Perform operator function during court hearings by providing high-speed docket entry and real-time processing in medium and high-volume settings such as the criminal docket.
• Employ attention to detail and methodical approach to ensure standardized business practices are followed.
• Respond to customer inquiries to assist with filling-out forms, using court kiosks, preparing for court appearances, and providing case information.
• Maintain excellent customer interaction by providing prompt information and assistance.
• Collect fines and fees according to established procedure; close, balance and reconcile tills.
• Maintain working knowledge and adherence to court rules and statutes.

Compensation

Starting salary is $25.08 per hour. This position will be eligible for longevity increases in accordance with the State step pay plan and annual cost of living increases as enacted by the Vermont State Legislature.

Benefits

• 12 days of vacation and sick leave are earned per year.
• 14 holidays are paid per year.
• Group life and medical insurance are available.
• Dental coverage is effective after six months.
• Membership in the Vermont State Employees Retirement System
• Long-term retirement investment plan available (457 Plans)

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School graduation or equivalent.
Experience: Two years of clerical, secretarial or data entry experience. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in a legal setting or mastery of office technology.
College training may be substituted for the work experience on a year for year basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.