Judicial Clerk: Court Operations & Records Pro

CITY OF MISSOULA; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-Competitive Salary

Remote work opportunities

Generous leave and retirement benefits

Job summary

CITY OF MISSOULA invites applications for a Judge’s Clerk, offering pivotal courtroom support, case management, and public-facing duties. This role ensures accurate records, timely documents, and efficient court operations.

The position combines technology use, calendar coordination, and collaboration with attorneys and law enforcement to maintain professionalism and integrity in public service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal justice system operations, court records, warrants, subpoenas, and court orders.
• Ability to manage payments and accounts payable.
• Proficiency with various computer software and databases, including Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to judges for court sessions using courtroom tech and digital recording; manage minutes and data entry.
• Assist the public, staff, judges, and agencies with case information via phone, email, and in person.
• Coordinate court calendars and relay hearing dates with detention facility for hearings, commitments, and releases.
• Maintain up-to-date paper and electronic filing systems; ensure files are accessible and properly ordered.
• Draft and issue orders, warrants, and other court documents; monitor databases and generate reports.
• Process motions and orders in the e-filing system; support training of staff and pro tempore judges.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Org. & time management

MS 365 proficiency

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Two years legal support experience

Tools

Court filing systems

Job description

CITY OF MISSOULA invites applications for a Judge’s Clerk, offering pivotal courtroom support, case management, and public-facing duties. This role ensures accurate records, timely documents, and efficient court operations.

The position combines technology use, calendar coordination, and collaboration with attorneys and law enforcement to maintain professionalism and integrity in public service.