Municipal Court Clerk II

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Municipal Court Clerk II

About the job: The Municipal Court is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Municipal Court Clerk II to support critical court operations in a fast-paced, public-facing, team-focused environment. This position performs a wide range of advanced administrative duties that ensure the integrity and efficiency of the court’s daily and long-term processes. You will play a key role in reviewing and interpreting legal documents, maintaining court records, processing payments and pleadings, and serving our citizens.

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• Interpret and process judges’ orders, including criminal and traffic warrants, contempt citations, PR bonds, subpoenas, and show cause actions
• Schedule court appearances, manage case flow, and coordinate with outside agencies including law enforcement
• Provide detailed customer service and explain court procedures, orders, and case status to defendants, attorneys, and the public
• Maintain and audit official court records—both physical and digital—and process legal pleadings, background checks, and record requests
• Process payments and reconcile daily batch report.
• Advise Court Clerk I and Office Specialist staff on policies, procedures, and best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page  

• Advanced understanding of court procedures, legal terminology, and applicable state statutes
• Intermediate math, writing, and reading comprehension skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and specialized court case management systems
• Ability to independently interpret and apply judges’ orders, court rules, and legal procedures
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Ability to train, coach, and guide other staff members effectively
• Familiarity with the Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure and Colorado Criminal Rules of Procedure

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• Two years of full-time responsible law enforcement, social work, or related experience

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants

• Experience with court case management systems
• Ability to consistently meet attendance expectations and arrive on time as scheduled

• Regularly exerts 10-20 lbs. of force to move objects and may require lifting objects in excess of 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Positions in this class typically require balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions as a regular requirement of the workday.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

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. 

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 of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
 
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