Judicial Associate I (Judge Martelon)

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 61.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension plan

457B Retirement Plan

Paid time off 132 hours

Holidays and personal holiday

Paid Family Leave (Care Bank)

RTD Eco Pass

Health/dental/vision insurance

Education Refund Program

Biennial training

Descripción de la vacante

The Denver County Court is seeking a Judicial Associate I to support Judge Martelon in a fast-paced, high-volume courtroom. You will rotate to different courtrooms as needed, maintain detailed records, and act as a liaison between defendants, attorneys, court personnel, and the judicial officer.

The ideal candidate will bring integrity, compassion, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to de-escalate conflicts.

Formación

• Graduation from high school or GED required.
• Two years of experience in a court, law enforcement or legal setting.
• Must be able to pass initial pre-security clearance and maintain certifications.

Responsabilidades

• Be a valued member of a small, dynamic team where trust and collaboration are critical.
• Provide excellent and unbiased service to all Court customers in a high-volume division.
• Work independently and with stakeholders in a fast-paced courtroom environment.
• Enter orders and findings in real time during Court and rotate to different courtrooms as assigned.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Conflict de-escalation

Electronic filing

Teamwork

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

About Our JobWhat We OfferThe City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hourly range for this position is $29.56 - $45.82. 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 service457B Retirement Plan132 hours of PTO earned within first year11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer timeEducation Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the cityCare Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)Free RTD Eco PassCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateWho We AreThe DCCThe 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, 3 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 DivisionThe combined Traffic and Civil Division is the highest volume division in Denver County Court- serving more than 100,000 customers a year. Our employees value teamwork, customer service, a positive work environment, collaboration, process improvement, and problem-solving. Unique to the Judicial Associate I position is the opportunity to rotate to different divisions throughout the Denver County Court as judicial courtroom assignments change.What You'll DoThe Denver County Court is seeking a Judicial Associate I to support Judge Martelon.As a Judicial Associate I, you can expect to:Be a valued member of a small, but dynamic team where mutual trust, collaboration, and reliance is critical to the team’s successProvide excellent and unbiased service to all customers of the Court in a high-volume divisionWork both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-volume courtroomSupport procedural fairnessMaintain detailed and confidential records, manage all courtroom activities and functions, and act as liaison between defendants, attorneys, court personnel, other stakeholders, and the judicial officerRepresent your judicial officer and the court in a positive and professional manner as the face of your courtroomRotate to different courtrooms throughout the court depending on your judge’s annual courtroom assignment. If your assigned Judge changes courtrooms, your position will follow your Judge to their new rotationAdjust work hours as needed for trials, hearings, or particularly high-volume docketsEnter your Judge’s orders and findings in the case record in real time during Court, keeping pace with the proceedings as each case is calledBecome a process and operations expert and find proactive solutions when availableWhat You'll BringThe ideal candidate will have integrity and a strong commitment to public service. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the following:Kindness, compassion, and a high regard for peopleExperience with customer de-escalation and conflict managementExperience with electronic filing systems/databasesCommitment to publics service/volunteer service a plusStrong written and oral communication skillsPossess the ability to perform collaboratively with a teamCommitment to contributing to a positive and respectful workplaceAbility to adapt and remain composed in a busy, fast-paced courtroom environmentBilingual, Spanish (an asset)Required Minimum QualificationsEducation Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience in a court, law enforcement or legal setting.Education and Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements with the exception of the two years of experience in court, law enforcement or legal setting.License/Certification Requirement: Must be able to pass an initial pre-security clearance screening and maintain CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) certification as a condition of employment, clearance must be maintained for CCIC certification as well. FBI fingerprint based criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver County Court (DCC). Employees are required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment.Resume and cover letter preferred. Upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab. You will also be prompted to upload them during your application.Application DeadlineThis position is expected to stay open until Thursday, October 29th, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than October 29th, 2026 at 11:59PM.About Everything ElseJob ProfileCL2317 Judicial Associate ITo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.Position TypeUnlimitedPosition Salary Range$29.56 - $45.82Target Pay$29.56-$45.82/hour, based on experience and educationAgencyDenver County CourtRedeployment during Citywide EmergenciesCity 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.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. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [e-mail] with three business days’ notice.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.