Judicial Assistant

State of Vermont; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 347,000 - 348,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

14 holidays per year

Group medical insurance

Dental coverage after 6 months

State Employees Retirement System

Job summary

State of Vermont in Bennington, VT seeks a Judicial Assistant to perform specialized clerical and administrative work with heavy data entry across the full case cycle. You will enter filings, issue notices, prepare orders, and schedule court events, supporting both in-person and remote hearings with speed and accuracy.

The role requires strong customer-facing skills, confidentiality and professionalism, plus 2 years of clerical experience; legal setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical, secretarial or data entry experience.
• Preference given to candidates with prior experience in a legal setting.
• College training may be substituted for the work experience.
• Maintain high level of accuracy in data entry and case processing.
• Ability to assist customers with forms and court kiosks.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy data entry and case processing across the full case-cycle.
• Enter docket entries, filings, notices, and prepare orders.
• Schedule events on court calendar.
• Support in-person and remote court hearings.
• Provide high-speed docket entry during hearings in high-volume settings.
• Respond to customer inquiries and assist with forms.
• Maintain adherence to court rules and statutes.
• Balance and reconcile tills; collect fines and fees.

Skills

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Administrative skills

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Customer-facing experience

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Location: Bennington, VT, US

Position Type: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $25.08

Maximum Salary: $39.04

• 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.

• 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

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.