Courtroom assistant

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Salary: $24.00 - $28.00 DOE

🚨 Now Hiring: Courtroom Assistant I

Be at the center of justice—support the courtroom where decisions matter.

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about the legal system? Step into a dynamic role where your work directly supports judges, attorneys, and the community. Join our team as a Courtroom Assistant I and help ensure the efficient, fair, and professional operation of courtroom proceedings.

 

🌟 Position Overview

The Courtroom Assistant I provides critical paraprofessional and administrative support in managing courtroom operations and legal case processing. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals eager to build a career in the judicial system while gaining hands-on experience with court procedures, legal documentation, and public service.

You’ll play an integral role in maintaining courtroom order, facilitating case flow, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements—all while working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.

 

Schedule: Monday-Friday  7:30am-4:30pm

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 DOE

 

🔹 What You’ll Do

⚖️ Courtroom Operations (70%)

• Support judges and court staff during proceedings
• Maintain courtroom decorum and enforce rules
• Administer oaths and assist jurors, witnesses, and attorneys
• Process cases efficiently and accurately in the case management system
• Calculate and clarify sentencing details
• Coordinate interpreters and legal participants
• Monitor compliance with court orders and notify law enforcement as needed
• Research criminal/traffic histories and respond to inquiries

📂 Case Preparation (10%)

• Prepare daily court dockets and verify case readiness
• Review files for documentation accuracy and legal sufficiency
• Coordinate detainee appearances and legal documents with agencies
• Verify bonds, attorneys, interpreters, and probation compliance
• Ensure courtroom is prepared with all necessary equipment

✅ Post-Court Processing (5%)

• Close court sessions and reconcile official records
• Manage exhibits and arrange evidence retention or release
• Schedule future court dates and monitor compliance
• Maintain accurate statistics and case records

📜 Appeals Management (5%)

• Process and track appeal filings
• Prepare records and ensure deadlines are met
• Coordinate with District Court and transcript requests

👩‍⚖️ Additional Opportunities (5% each)

• Jury Commissioner Duties: Manage jury selection processes, summon jurors, and maintain records
• Referee Clerk Functions: Support trial preparation, subpoenas, and official documentation

 

🎓 Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience:

• 3 years of full-time experience in a related field
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience considered

 

🧠 Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to interpret legal documents and procedures
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Independent judgment and problem-solving capability
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Advanced reading comprehension of legal materials
• Intermediate writing and basic math skills

 

💼 Work Environment & Growth

• Entry-level training position with advancement opportunities
• Hands-on experience in courtroom operations
• Work alongside legal professionals and judicial leaders
• Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities as a lead worker

 

👥 Supervision

• Works under general direction with established procedures
• May provide guidance, training, and scheduling support to team members

 

✅ Why Join Us?

Holiday Pay, Health Insurance that meets Affordable Care Act standards, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401 (K), Direct Deposit, Paid Sick Leave

 

At Express Employment Professionals, we have been placing people in great jobs right here in Colorado Springs! Apply today, and we will get you in for an interview. Let Express Employment do the legwork for you! NEVER A FEE TO THE JOB SEEKER!

 

 

📣 Apply Today!

If you’re ready to contribute to a fair and efficient judicial process while developing your career, we want to hear from you!

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