Judicial Associate I - Traffic And Civil

About Our Job

The Denver County Court is seeking a Judicial Associate I to support Courtroom 479. This courtroom is combined and supports both traffic and criminal cases.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $29.56 - $45.82 based on your experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on site at the City and County Building, located at 1437 Bannock Denver, CO 80202, Monday through Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM.

The DCC

The 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, 4 full-time magistrates, and 250 staff members. Case types include state, civil, protection orders, 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 Division

The combined Traffic and Civil Division is the highest volume division in Denver County Court- serving more than 60,000 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 there is an assigned clerk and opportunity to work closely with the judicial officer assigned, court mediators, and clerk's office staff.

What You'll Do

As a Judicial Associate I, you can expect to:

• Be a valued member of a small, but dynamic courtroom team where mutual trust, collaboration, and diligence is critical to success
• Provide excellent and unbiased service to all customers of the Court in a high-volume division
• Work both independently and collaboratively with the division courtrooms in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Support procedural fairness
• Maintain detailed and confidential records, manage all courtroom activities and functions, and act as liaison between plaintiffs/defendants, court personnel, other stakeholders, and the judicial officer
• Represent your judicial officer and the court in a positive and professional manner as the face of your courtroom
• Rotate to different courtrooms throughout the court depending on your Judge's annual courtroom assignment. If your assigned Judge changes courtrooms or buildings, your position will follow their new rotation
• Adjust work hours as needed for trials, hearings, or particularly high-volume dockets
• Enter judicial orders and findings in the case record in real time during Court, keeping pace with the proceedings as each case is called
• Become a process, and operations expert with the ability to anticipate issues and the needs of the courtroom

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate will have integrity and a strong commitment to public service. They will also consistently reflect professionalism through conduct and presentation, contributing to a respectful and credible court environment for all who interact with the judicial system.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the following:

• Court specific knowledge, experience drafting legal documents and conducting legal research
• Kindness, compassion, and a high regard for people
• Experience with customer de-escalation and conflict management
• Experience with electronic filing systems/databases
• Experience interacting with a diverse population with various needs
• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities while remaining accurate
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Possess the ability to perform as a team and independently
• Bilingual, Spanish (an asset)

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education 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.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Required Documents

To be considered for this position, please include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Resume

• Cover Letter - Required

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Monday, May 11, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 11. 2026 at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CL2317 Judicial Associate I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$29.56 - $45.82

Target Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver County Court

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City 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.

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