Judicial Assistant II- Traffic & Civil Division

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

Benefits offered by this job

Lifetime pension

457B plan

PTO 132 hours

Holidays 11 + personal

Volunteer time

Education refund

Care Bank – Paid Family Leave

RTD Eco Pass

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

The City and County of Denver's Denver County Court is seeking two Judicial Assistant II positions in the Traffic and Civil Division. You will support the division by maintaining court records, assisting customers, and handling clerical duties in a fast-paced environment.

On-site role at the City and County Building, Monday to Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package including pension after 5 years, 457B plan, generous PTO, holidays, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Three years of customer service experience in diverse settings.
• Self-starter with initiative and reliability.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Explain complex legal processes clearly to customers with varied needs.
• Perform clerical duties including cashiering, mail desk, review of attorney electronic court filings, in-person customer service, issuing court orders, and setting dates.
• Provide input on process improvements to coworkers and leadership.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Self-starter

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Our Job

The Denver County Court is seeking to fill two Judicial Assistant II positions in the Traffic and Civil Division Clerk’s Office.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The full hourly pay range for this position is $25.30 - $37.96.

We also offer generous benefits for full‑time employees which include but is not limited to:

• A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service


• 457B Retirement Plan


• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year


• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday


• 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time


• 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

We are hiring for two Judicial Assistant II's. In this position you can expect to work on site at the City and County Building, located at 1437 Bannock Denver, CO 80202, Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM.

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 nearly 270 staff members to serve the judicial needs for civil, small claims, protection order, traffic, and parking cases occurring within our great City. The Denver County Court proudly serves the community and continually seeks ways to provide greater access to citizens.

The Division

The combined Traffic and Civil Division is the highest volume division in Denver County Court- serving more than 63,000 customers a year. Our employees value teamwork, customer service, a positive work environment, collaboration, learning, process improvement, and problem‑solving. We are committed to helping people, creating, and maintaining an accurate court record, and providing support services to the Judicial Officers.

What You’ll Do

As a Judicial Assistant II, you can expect to assist a diverse group of customers daily, while also completing special projects and work assignments that meet the needs of the division. The primary duties of a Judicial Assistant rotate on a weekly basis, so each team member can gain experience in multiple areas and develop their understanding of court process. We are committed to providing our employees the opportunity for career growth and development. Day‑to‑day, as a Judicial Assistant II, you can expect to:

• 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, mail desk, review of attorney electronic court filings, in person customer service for court filings, issuing court order paperwork, and setting court dates


• Provide input on process improvement to coworkers and the leadership team


• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate will have integrity and a strong commitment to public service, in addition:

• Three (3) years of customer service experience – interacting with customers from diverse backgrounds and dealing with stressful situations.


• Be a self‑starter/self‑motivated


• Bilingual, Spanish a plus

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following 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

About Everything Else

Job Profile CC2316 Judicial Assistant II. To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $25.30 - $37.96 Target Pay $25.30 - $37.96, based on education and experience 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.

Equality and Access

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

Application Deadline

Monday, November 9, 2026.

Company Culture

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

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