Clerk of Court II

Colorado Judicial Branch – Clerk of Court II

 

The Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a talented Clerk of Court II for the combined court in beautiful Telluride, CO.  This position provides technical, administrative, and supervisory work in the operation of a Clerk's Office of the Colorado Judicial Branch.  We are seeking applicants who want to contribute in continuing to make the Judicial Branch the ‘employer of choice’ in Colorado.  In addition, our desire is to hire professionals who consistently demonstrate integrity, embrace change, and contribute to the bottom line success of their smaller work team and the larger goals of the organization.  If you are seeking a solid career opportunity where the average Judicial employee has tenure of 10+ years of service, we hope this is the opportunity for which you have been seeking. 

 

Compensation: $3,370 - $4,520/Month

 

Position Opening Date: April 17, 2008

Position Closing Date: May 9, 2008

 

Benefits include:

ü Health Insurance

ü Dental Insurance

ü Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (State-paid benefit)

ü Optional Life Insurance

ü Short-term Disability (State-paid benefit)

ü Long-term Disability

ü Flexible Spending Accounts

ü Health Savings Accounts offered with high deductible Health Plan

ü Retirement Choice*

·  Defined contribution or Defined benefit plan

ü Supplemental Retirement Options (Dependent upon Retirement

  Choice)

·  401(k) and/or 457 Plan

ü Colorado State Employees’ Credit Union

ü Generous Paid Time Off

ü Ten paid holidays

ü Extended Sick Leave

ü Worker’s Compensation

ü Colorado State Employee’s Assistance Plan

ü Employee Discount Program

 

 

http://www.courts.state.co.us/jobs/jobannounce.cfm

 

How to Apply:

·  Every applicant is required to complete both Judicial Branch Standard application and the 7th Judicial District Clerk of Court supplemental application. 

 

·  The Judicial Branch application can be found at the following website: http://www.courts.state.co.us/jobs/jobannounce.cfm.  Reference the ‘Clerk of Court II’ job posting. 

 

·  The Clerk of Court supplemental application is on-line at www.7thjudicialdistrictco.org/empop.html.  Your failure to complete and electronically file both documents listed above by the filing deadline shall disqualify you from consideration for the position. 

 

·  Send employment and supplemental applications and any other supporting documents electronically to: 07administrator@judicial.state.co.us by 5:00 p.m., May 9, 2008.

 

 

 

Job Description

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Provides technical, administrative, and supervisory work in the operation of a Clerk's Office of the Colorado Judicial Branch. 

 

DISTINGUISHING FACTORS

The Clerk of Court classification series is distinguished by the overall responsibility and management of the Clerk of Court Office. Receives supervision from a District Administrator or Chief Judge.

 

*A Clerk of Court will spend approximately 80% or more working time on Clerk's Office administration. "Exempt" status in this position is sustained if 80% or more work time is spent on non-line work activities.

 

The court's three year average caseload will determine the Clerk of Court's classification level. An upgrade in classification level will occur when the three year average caseload exceeds the required "District Court Case Filings or Equivalent" listed below for two consecutive years. Should the caseload fall below the current incumbent's classification level, the classification will remain frozen until the position is vacated, or the caseload meets the qualifications for an upgrade.

 

FOR COMPUTATION OF CASELOAD:

Combined courts add an additional 3% differential to the court's three year average caseload. (Your three year average caseload is 2,000 cases. As a combined court, you would add an additional 60 cases to your total caseload average.)

 

2.5 county court cases are equivalent to 1 district court case.

 

FOR CLASSIFICATION LEVEL:

 District Court Case Filings or Equivalent

0-499  =I

500-1299    =II

1300-3499 =III

3500-7499 =IV

7500-11999  =V

12000-15999  =VI

16000-34999 =VII

35000+ = VIII

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Assumes all responsibilities designated to the Clerk of Court in the Colorado Revises Statutes.

 

Establishes expectations and provides employee performance feedback on an ongoing and annual basis. Assists subordinates in establishing goals. Evaluates subordinates' goal achievement through conferences or informal meetings. Recommends subordinate's completion, extension, or termination of employment after the probationary/trial period.

 

Plans, assigns, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned personnel.

 

Oversees and participates in accounting registry funds.

 

Responds to customer complaints and the most difficult inquiries.

 

Assists in preparing the annual budget, including writing budget requests and justification.

 

Oversees and maintains the court docket.

 

Prepares all reports as required by the District Administrator, Chief Judge or State Court Administrator.

 

Maintains case files.

 

Assists in case flow management.

 

Some positions may serve as jury commissioner, probate registrar and/or appeals clerk.

 

Some positions may serve as the only clerk for the court, providing for all functions of the clerk's office, including opening and closing the court for business.

 

Attends meetings and training as required.

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Has supervisory accountability for other employees, volunteers, or interns. Plans, directs and coordinates activities for a unit. Duties may include scheduling and assigning of work, training in all facets of work, quality control, and decisions impacting the pay, status and tenure of others. Conducts performance appraisals, and provides input into and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Clerk of Court II - Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and three years of office, legal, or court clerical experience.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. Occasionally handles emergency or crisis situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.