Judicial Assistant

The State of Vermont is seeking a highly skilled Judicial Assistant to provide specialized customer support, clerical, and data entry work involving one or more docket areas within a court's jurisdiction.

This is a fast-paced and challenging environment that requires the ability to interact professionally with both co-workers and the public even in high-stress circumstances.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Perform case-flow functions across the full case-cycle, including docket entry, entering new electronic and paper filings, sending notice, reviewing case documents for accuracy/completeness, preparing orders & motions, scheduling events on court calendar.
• Operate various tools to support both in-person and remote virtual court hearings.
• Provide high-speed docket entry and real-time processing in medium and high-volume settings such as the criminal docket.
• Employ attention to detail and methodical approach to ensure standardized business practices are followed.
• Respond to customer inquiries to assist with filling-out forms, using court kiosks, preparing for court appearances, and providing case information.
• Maintain excellent customer interaction by providing prompt information and assistance.
• Collect fines and fees according to established procedure; close, balance and reconcile tills.
• Maintain working knowledge and adherence to court rules and statutes.

Education: High School graduation or equivalent.

Experience: Two years of clerical, secretarial or data entry experience. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in a legal setting or mastery of office technology.

College training may be substituted for the work experience on a year for year basis.

Starting salary is $21.32 per hour. This position will be eligible for longevity increases in accordance with the State step pay plan and annual cost of living increases as enacted by the Vermont State Legislature.

Benefits include 12 days of vacation and sick leave per year, 12 holidays paid per year, group life and medical insurance, dental coverage, membership in the Vermont State Employees Retirement System, and long-term retirement investment plan available (457 Plans).