Judicial Assistant II- Criminal & General Sessions

City and County of Denver; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B plan

PTO 132 hours first year

Holidays + personal day + volunteer8h

Education Refund Program (ERP)

Paid Family Leave

RTD Eco Pass

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

City and County of Denver is seeking a Judicial Assistant II to support the Denver County Court with clerical duties and exceptional customer service. The role reports to the Lindsey Flanigan Courthouse and operates in-person from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with a flexible schedule after probation based on office needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining court records, explaining complex processes, and assisting with cashiering, filings, and payment plans while supporting a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years clerical experience and one year in court, law enforcement or legal setting.
• Education/Experience equivalency allowed except the required one year in court or legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent and impartial customer service to all court users.
• Create and maintain an accurate court record.
• Explain complex legal processes clearly to customers with diverse needs.
• Perform clerical tasks: cashiering, processing records, filing motions, delivering mail, and processing applications for community service and payment plans.
• Offer input on process improvements to coworkers and leadership.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Bilingual in Spanish (optional)

De-escalation & conflict management

Electronic filing systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic filing systems

Job description

About Our Job

What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hourly range for this position is $25.30- $31.63.

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time when participating
• Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
• Care Bank - 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The office hours for this position are Monday through Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM. This position is in-person and will report to the Lindsey Flanigan Courthouse located at, 520 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204. Flex schedule available after 6-month probation period and approval by supervisor dependent on office need and availability.

Who We Are

The DCC The mission of Denver County Court is to administer justice fairly, efficiently and effectively; provide excellent customer service, and foster a positive environment where employees enjoy their work.

The City and County of Denver’s third branch of government is comprised of 19 judges, 4 full-time magistrates, and 300 staff members. Case types include state, civil, small claims, traffic, criminal, and other general sessions cases within the City and County of Denver. The Denver County Court proudly serves the community and continually seeks ways to incorporate procedural fairness and evidence-based practices.

The Division The Criminal Division is a fast-paced environment that focuses on providing exceptional customer service to citizens with complex legal matters. There are 14 courtrooms in the division, hearing cases that include charges ranging from low level municipal code violations to high level felonies. Additionally, the division has two specialty courts: Wellness Court and Sobriety Court, and Outreach Court which alternates between the Denver Public Library – Central Branch and Denver Human Services.

We are committed to helping people, creating and maintaining an accurate court record, and providing support services to the Judicial Officers. Additionally, we are committed to providing our employees the opportunity for career growth and development.

What You’ll Do

• Provide excellent and impartial customer service to all who access the court- via telephone, in person, and in writing
• Create and maintain an accurate court record
• Clearly and effectively explain complex legal processes to customers with various needs
• Perform a variety of clerical functions, including: cashiering, fulfilling record requests, filing motions, delivering mail, and processing applications for community service and payment plans
• Provide input on process improvement to coworkers and the leadership team

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will have integrity and a strong commitment to public service. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the following:

• Exceptional organizational skills
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus (not required)
• Kindness, compassion, and a high regard for people
• Experience with customer de‑escalation and conflict management
• Experience with electronic filing systems/databases
• Commitment to public service/volunteer service a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Possess the ability to perform as an integral part of a team

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of clerical experience and one (1) year of experience must have been in court, law enforcement or legal setting
• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements with the exception of the one year of experience in court, law enforcement or legal setting
• License/Certifications: None

Position Details

Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $25.30 - $37.96 Target Pay $25.30- $31.63, based on experience and education Agency Denver County Court

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Language and Disability Accommodations

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations.

To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice.

Work Authorization

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Monday October 5, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than October 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Job Profile

CC2316 Judicial Assistant II To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.