What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judicial Assistant position at Vermont Judiciary?
Judicial Assistant provides specialized customer support, clerical and data entry work involving one or more docket areas within a court's jurisdiction. This role is moderately complex, requiring application of legal practices and procedures, as well as strong computer skills in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
The ideal candidate will bring administrative, clerical and customer service experience, and a desire to use their skills in upholding the rule of law to ensure equal access to justice.
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The ideal candidate will bring administrative, clerical and customer service experience, and a desire to use their skills in upholding the rule of law to ensure equal access to justice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform specialized clerical and administrative work with heavy data entry and case processing.
- Process cases across the full case-cycle, including docket entry, filing, notice sending, document review, order preparation, scheduling, and operator function during court hearings.
- Operate various tools to support both in-person and virtual court hearings.
- Maintain attention to detail and follow standardized business practices.
- Respond to customer inquiries, provide information, and assistance.
- Collect fines and fees according to established procedure.
- Stay up-to-date with court rules and statutes.
Requirements:
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Exceptional administrative/clerical skills.
- Ability to keep accurate records and provide accurate information.
- Teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication skills.
- Experience in customer-facing roles.
- Positive, empathetic, and professional attitude.
Benefits:
- State paid medical premium (80%) and dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
- Work/Life balance: 12 vacation days earned per year, 12 sick leave days earned per year, 13 paid holidays each year.
- Two ways to save for retirement: State defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
- Low-cost group life insurance.
- Incentive-based Wellness Program.
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School graduation or equivalent.
- Two years of clerical, secretarial or data entry experience; preference given to candidates with prior experience in a legal setting.
- College training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
This position requires:
- A non-exempt Judicial Branch position equivalent to pay grade 19.
- Full-time, limited-service opening in Newfane, Vermont.
- Scheduled hours conform to public court hours, but assignments may extend beyond those hours.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
