Municipal Court Clerk I - Colorado Springs, United States - City of Colorado Springs (CO)

Description

/ Position Overview

Municipal Court Clerk I

In this position, you will perform administrative and technical duties in support of the court.


Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PERA Retirement
• Time Off: Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
• Employee Medical Clinic and Pharmacy
• Wellness Programs, Fitness Classes and Gym Discounts
• Medical Management Programs
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care
• HRA and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care

Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Provide prompt access to justice for customers through face to face interaction, electronic communication, and/or telephone support
• Interpret and carry out judges' orders
• Create and maintain official court records; research cases; schedule court dates; and file pleadings and related court documents
• Process payments, reconcile cash drawer, and monitor outstanding payment plans
• Issue and serve subpoenas; notify law enforcement of wanted individuals
• Coordinate appearances of attorneys and interpreters
• Certify court documents
• Manage and maintain files and records
• Provide court testimony

Authority may be granted as a special police officer for service of warrants and initiation of summons and complaints from converted parking tickets.

Note - Municipal Court clerks can be assigned to either the Violations Bureau or the Probation Department. Daily functions may vary based on assignment and may be adjusted to meet the needs of the court.

Additionally, time spent on each essential function will vary based on operational needs and is only intended to be an approximation over a full year.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function in the performance of this job

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable legal terminology and practices
• Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure and Colorado Criminal Rules of Procedure
• Court policies and procedures
• Principles and practices of communication
• Cashiering and balancing a cash drawer
• Modern office equipment and methods

Ability to:

• Learn pertinent federal, state, and local ordinances, laws, and regulations in accordance with basic rules of criminal and civil procedures
• Deliver exemplary customer service
• De-escalate conflict
• Exercise independent judgment and sound decision-making with minimal supervision
• Obtain information on a variety of sensitive subjects
• Work effectively under stressful conditions
• Multi-task and prioritize duties effectively in a fast-paced environment while withstanding interruptions
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, clients, and other agencies

Successful candidates will have

• A high school diploma or GED
• One year of full-time clerical support experience, including cashiering and public contact experience

One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Ideal candidates will also have

• College-level coursework in the legal or other related field
• Experience working in a courtroom/probation environment
• Experience processing legal documents and/or records

Additional Information

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBI's criminal history records.


NOTE:

This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.

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