Probation Court Associate I — Public Service & Impact

City and County of Denver; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B retirement plan

132 hours PTO in first year

11 paid holidays + personal holiday

Education Refund Program (ERP)

Paid Family Leave

RTD Eco Pass

Medical/dental/vision plans

Job summary

City and County of Denver’s Denver County Court is seeking a Judicial Associate I to support the Probation Team and process probation documentation, PSI reports, and court motions. The role requires handling criminal history checks and ensuring accurate, confidential recordkeeping within a fast‑paced environment.

You will work closely with probation officers and court staff to provide exceptional service, maintain compliance, and contribute to procedural fairness while benefiting from

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in court, law enforcement or legal setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to all customers and clients of the probation department and Denver County Court.
• Perform court-specific, technical clerical office support work processing all incoming adult and juvenile probationers.
• Conduct criminal history searches utilizing several criminal justice databases.
• Prepare and submit legal documents such as Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSIs) reports and motions to the court.
• Explain regulations, policies, standards, and procedures to internal/external customers.
• Approve and reject case information and determine appropriate actions.
• Review and evaluate forms and documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in processing clients including data entry, intake paperwork, and filing.
• Maintain detailed and confidential records and liaise between clients, court personnel and probation officers.
• Work in a high-volume environment and meet business needs.
• Represent the department professionally and mentor judicial assistant team members.
• Participate in specialized projects and suggest process improvements.
• Collaborate with supervisor to promote efficiency.
• Commit to public service and a respectful workplace.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Spanish (optional)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic filing systems

Job description

City and County of Denver’s Denver County Court is seeking a Judicial Associate I to support the Probation Team and process probation documentation, PSI reports, and court motions. The role requires handling criminal history checks and ensuring accurate, confidential recordkeeping within a fast‑paced environment.

You will work closely with probation officers and court staff to provide exceptional service, maintain compliance, and contribute to procedural fairness while benefiting from