Judicial Assistant: Court Clerk & Data Entry Pro

Vermont Judiciary; Chelsea (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% State paid medical premium

Dental plan at no cost for employees &

12 vacation days per year

12 sick days per year

5 personal days per year

14 paid holidays per year

Pension plan (defined benefit)

457(b) deferred compensation plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Low-cost life insurance

Wellness Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Vermont Judiciary in Chelsea, Vermont, is seeking a Judicial Assistant to provide specialized customer support, clerical, and data entry services in a fast-paced court environment. This full-time, non-remote role supports equal access to justice and upholds the rule of law.

Ideal candidates have administrative and customer service experience, with a strong regard for professionalism and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of clerical, secretarial or data entry experience.
• Preference for candidates with paralegal/legal assistant experience in a legal setting.
• College training may substitute for work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Specialized clerical and administrative work with heavy data entry and case processing.
• Performs docket entry, filings, notices, scheduling events on court calendar.
• Supports in-person and virtual court hearings with necessary tools.
• Operates docket entry and real-time processing during court hearings in busy settings.
• Maintains attention to detail to ensure standardized practices.
• Responds to customer inquiries and assists with forms, kiosks, and case information.
• Maintains prompt information and assistance in customer interactions.
• Collects fines/fees and balances tills per procedures.
• Keeps up-to-date knowledge of court rules and statutes.

Skills

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Clerical skills

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Vermont Judiciary in Chelsea, Vermont, is seeking a Judicial Assistant to provide specialized customer support, clerical, and data entry services in a fast-paced court environment. This full-time, non-remote role supports equal access to justice and upholds the rule of law.

Ideal candidates have administrative and customer service experience, with a strong regard for professionalism and confidentiality.