Judicial Associate I - Criminal Division Rover

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hourly range for this position is $29.56 - $45.82. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: 

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 

• 457B Retirement Plan 

• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year

• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time

• Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city

• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)

• Free RTD Eco Pass

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date 

Location

We are hiring for two positions. You can expect to work on site at the Lindsey Flanigan Courthouse located at 520 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204. One positions will work work Monday through Friday from 7:00AM-3:30PM, and the second position will work Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00AM-3:30PM. You will be prompted in the application process to indicate which schedule you prefer. While we cannot guarantee your preference, we will make every effort to accommodate your preferred schedule.

Who We Are

Denver County Court

The mission of Denver County Court is to administer justice fairly, efficiently, and effectively; provide excellent customer service, and foster a positive environment where employees enjoy their work. The City and County of Denver’s third branch of government is comprised of 19 judges, 4 full-time magistrates, and 300 staff members. Case types include state, civil, small claims, traffic, criminal, and other general sessions cases within the City and County of Denver. The Denver County Court proudly serves the community and continually seeks ways to incorporate procedural fairness and evidence-based practices.

The Division

The General Sessions and Criminal Division is a fast-paced environment serving many customers with complex legal matters. We are committed to helping people, creating and maintaining an accurate court record, and providing support services to the Judicial Officers. We are looking for employees who value customer service, accuracy, variety, and teamwork.

What You’ll Do

The Rover Judicial Associate I have the opportunity to experience the entire General Sessions/Criminal Division, by training and working in every courtroom. They work with every judge, and process case records at all charge levels, from municipal to felony, and at all stages, from arraignment to trial. As they gain knowledge and experience, they can also become valuable trainers for incoming clerks in the Court. The Rover position, while challenging, provides an in-depth and rewarding glimpse into the criminal justice system.

As a Rover- Judicial Associate I you can expect to:

• Maintain accurate and confidential records, manage all courtroom functions, and act as liaison between defendants, court personnel, and the judicial officer

• Provide excellent and unbiased customer service in a high-volume division

• Enter your Judge’s orders and findings in the case record in real time during Court, keeping pace with the proceedings as each case is called

• Train and support fellow Rovers and Judicial Associate I’s in multiple courtrooms

• Change courtroom assignment daily

• Seamlessly transition between courtrooms while meeting the individual needs of each judicial officers and their staff, and while also performing courtroom functions to their preference

• Occasionally adjust work hours as needed for trials, hearings, or heavy dockets

• Support Procedural Fairness

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

The ideal candidate will have integrity and a strong commitment to public service. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have the following:

• Kindness, compassion, and a high regard for all people

• High competency with technology and computer programs such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Teams and other court specific programs

• Demonstrate flexibility towards daily assigned duties

• Self-motivated to continually expand your knowledge of Court processes and concepts

• Enjoy working with a diverse team of colleagues and Judicial Officers

• Experience with customer de-escalation and conflict management

• Paralegal experience and/ or court specific knowledge

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Bilingual, Spanish preferred

Required Minimum Qualifications:

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate

• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience in a court, law enforcement or legal setting

• Education and Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements with the exception of the two (2) years of experience in court, law enforcement or legal setting

• License and Certifications: Must be able to pass an initial pre-security clearance screening and maintain CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) certification as a condition of employment

Required Documents

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the multiple attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Saturday, August 1, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than August 1, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Job Profile

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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice.

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