Clerk of the Court

Description / Position Overview

Clerk of the Court

The Colorado Springs Municipal Court is seeking an experienced Clerk of the Court to oversee the daily court operations and ensure the efficient administration of court services. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for supervising court operations, maintaining the integrity of official court records, supporting judicial operations, and driving operational excellence across the Court.

Working closely with the Municipal Court Administrator, you will lead a dedicated team, improve processes, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and help shape the future of Municipal Court operations through innovation, collaboration, and exceptional public service.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic leader who combines strong operational management with a deep understanding of court administration. They excel at developing high-performing teams, improving processes, navigating complex legal and administrative requirements, and fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

As Clerk Of The Court, You Will

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Municipal Court's Office, ensuring efficient, effective, and legally compliant court operations.
• Direct court operations, including caseflow management, courtroom operations, official records, jury administration, appeals, transcripts, and records retention.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, workforce planning, and employee development.
• Drive operational excellence by improving business processes, implementing best practices, and leveraging data to enhance court performance and customer service.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures while monitoring legislative and regulatory changes to ensure compliance.
• Serve as the Court's Custodian of Records, maintaining the integrity, security, and accessibility of official court records.
• Partner with the Court Administrator, City leadership, and external stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
• Act on behalf of the Court Administrator as needed and oversee special projects, procurement activities, and court fiscal operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page.
  
  

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

• Extensive knowledge of court administration, judicial processes, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Proven leadership experience developing high-performing teams and leading organizational change.
• Experience improving operations, implementing process improvements, and managing complex programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills with exceptional judgment and discretion.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and court case management systems.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study
• Five (5) years of full-time professional experience in law enforcement, social work, court clerking, or in a related area
• One or more years of administrator and/or supervisory 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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 working in a Municipal Court Violations Bureau environment or similar
• Experience with state and local court procedures, including administrative case handling
• Experience with case management software and justice information systems
  
  

Additional Information

Please contact City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov with any questions about this job opportunity.

The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBI's criminal history records.

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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• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
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How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

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Please explain your experience in detail, including your role and where you gained the experience. Please type N/A if not applicable.

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Do you have at least one or more years of administrator and/or supervisory experience?

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Do you have experience within any of the following areas? Please select all that apply.

• Working within a Municipal Court Violations Bureau environment or similar environment
• State and local court procedures, including administrative case handling
• Case management software and justice information systems
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