Judicial Assistant: Court Clerk & Data Entry Pro

State of Vermont; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

14 holidays paid per year

Group life and medical insurance

Dental coverage after six months

State Employees Retirement System

Job summary

The Vermont Judiciary is hiring a full-time Judicial Assistant to provide specialized customer support, clerical and data entry work across docket areas. The role requires professional interaction in a fast-paced environment and offers growth in the legal field.

Starting at $25.08 per hour, with longevity increases and annual COLA, this position includes vacation, holidays, health insurance and retirement benefits in a supportive government setting.

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.
• Education: High School graduation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operate tools to support in-person and remote virtual court hearings.
• Provide high-speed docket entry and real-time processing during court hearings in high-volume settings.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to standardized business practices.
• Respond to customer inquiries to assist with forms, kiosks, court appearances, and case information.
• Maintain excellent customer interaction by providing prompt information and assistance.
• Collect fines and fees according to procedure; balance and reconcile tills.
• Adhere to court rules and statutes.

Skills

High level of professionalism and conf

Exceptional administrative clerical

Accurate record keeping

Teamwork flexibility communication

Customer-facing experience

Positive empathetic attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Vermont Judiciary is hiring a full-time Judicial Assistant to provide specialized customer support, clerical and data entry work across docket areas. The role requires professional interaction in a fast-paced environment and offers growth in the legal field.

Starting at $25.08 per hour, with longevity increases and annual COLA, this position includes vacation, holidays, health insurance and retirement benefits in a supportive government setting.