Judicial Clerk I Job Code JD06897 Location Broomfield / Broomfield County Department Combined Court Posted 18-Sep-2026 Closes 25-Sep-2026 Position Number 01085 FTE Level 1.0 POSITION

INFORMATION

Job Code:

R51250

Full Time Salary Range:

$46,221.60 - $67,021.56

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Learn more about employee benefits This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting. Notice to

Colorado Applicants:

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Summary of Job Classification:

Provides entry level case processing assistance and customer service via counter, telephone, and electronic means. Creates new cases, processes pleadings, accepts payments, and related work. Serves in a training capacity in all areas of more advanced responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This position is part of a progressive job series, and placement will be determined based on minimum qualifications and the relevant experience of the successful applicant. Please refer to the links below for detailed job descriptions of the roles within the series. Judicial Clerk I | Colorado Judicial Branch Judicial Clerk II | Colorado Judicial Branch There are two requisitions posted: Judicial Clerk I (

Requisition Number:

JD06897 ) and Judicial Clerk II (

Requisition Number:

JD06898 ). We will fill one position within this series based on the district's hiring needs and the qualifications and relevant experience of the selected applicant.

Note:

Applicants must apply to each position individually to be considered for both opportunities. Please apply for each position that aligns with your qualifications to be considered. For example, if you meet the minimum qualifications for more than one of the positions and want to be considered for multiple positions, you must apply for each position individually. This position will provide direct support to a district court judge, including case processing, scheduling across multiple dockets, courtroom management and other complex office duties. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and customer service skills, the ability to multi-task and stay organized when handling conflicting deadlines, and the confidence to work independently in dynamic environments that require self-initiative. District Court judges in the 17th Judicial District rotate between Adams and Broomfield counties. The selected candidate will also rotate accordingly and is expected to accompany their assigned judge between both locations. According to the district's current rotation schedule, this position will be assigned to Broomfield County. It is anticipated that both the judge and the judicial clerk will rotate to Adams County in January of 2028; however, this schedule may change at any time based on the district's operational and coverage needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment. Assists customers with paperwork, answers questions, reviews court forms for completeness, and assigns case numbers. Receives and processes incoming correspondence via email, mail, e-filing, and in-person filings, and distribution. Directs customers to appropriate services such as legal clinics, self-help information and specialists, Supreme Court and local libraries, the bar association, or family court facilitators. Maintains case documentation and updates case management system, including adding case information and documentation to case management system, updating case information, updating contact information, processing bond forfeitures, and entering transcript requests. Adheres to data integrity and timelines per applicable laws and regulations. Transfers information from law enforcement tickets or information filed into the case management system. Manages scheduling for time sensitive cases, such as cases requesting protection orders or other emergency matters. Ensures court-scheduled events and review dates are entered in every case. Receives and processes referring court records from the trial court. Maintains the referring court record server. Transmits records to litigants. Processes and returns records upon mandate. Accepts and processes payments via cash, check, and credit card for court fines, fees, filing fees, and bonds. Reconciles cash drawer and income daily and prepares the daily deposit. Responds to customer's inquiries via phone, email, and voice mail. Acts as liaison between division/Judicial Officer and customers, directs parties to correct location and/or divisions, de-escalates situations of stress or conflict, and explains court processes without providing legal advice. Trains within trial court/appellate court procedures. Issues orders and notices from the court, including orders regarding case deadlines, orders of extension of time, notices of new case filings, notices of oral argument, receipt of trial court records, and mandates returning authority to a trial court once case is complete. Ensures service to all necessary litigants and trial/appellate courts. Completes required trainings and attends meetings as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human Collaboration:

Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. Interactions have limited impact. Freedom to

Act & Impact of Actions:

Employee normally perform assignments after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate Reviewer may, at times, provide close and constant review. Impact of actions are moderate.

Knowledge & Skills:

Work requires the use of basic skills and general knowledge of work. Incumbent can complete basic or routine tasks, but frequently references others for non-routine tasks. Likely impact on organization is standard.

Fiscal Responsibility:

May be responsible for the billing, collection and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Equivalency:

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Work Related Experience:

None.

Licenses and Certifications:

None.

Physical Effort Requirements:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Work Environment:

Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.

Work Location:

Office or similar indoor environment.

Exposures:

None.