Court Clerk

About the City

Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it's eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.

We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City's mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.

Exceptional City Provided Benefits:

• 100% City-paid Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
• Life Insurance (One year's salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
• Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Bilingual Pay

Additional Benefits:

• Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
• Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
• Identity Theft Program
• Recreation Center Pass
• Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)

Leave:

• First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Floating Holiday Leave
• 11.5 paid City holidays.
• Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave

The Court Clerk assists with the daily operations of the Lafayette Municipal Court, performing a variety of technical and professional duties. This position requires attention to detail, multi-tasking, and communication with internal and external customers. The work includes, but is not limited to, data entry, preparation and maintenance of court files, processing motions, bond processing, CCIC entry and searches, cashiering, significant public interaction, and work as a courtroom clerk. Court clerks work as a team, and all are required to cross train and demonstrate proficiency on a wide variety of desk duties.

Candidates with Spanish language skills encouraged to apply.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE: Basic office methods, simple math calculations and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to learn court vernacular and a variety of procedures of the municipal court.

SKILL: Skilled in operation of equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job. Typing speed and 10-key with accuracy sufficient to perform assigned tasks. Strong customer service skills appropriate to the court process.

ABILITY: Exercise independent judgment, evaluate situations and make decisions using strong problem-solving skills, establish priorities, adjust to shifts in priorities, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and others.

TRAINING: High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of general clerical experience, preferably in courts or records management, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a court or legal environment.
• Experience working with the Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) and OpenFox.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

• Communicates court policies and procedures to the public; answers incoming phone calls/emails.
• Interacts with the public to resolve difficult and sensitive situations. Maintains confidentiality when required.
• Performs cashiering duties, accepting payments for fines and fees, balancing daily cash receipts.
• Processes citations, subpoenas, and other court documents.
• Maintains records in accordance with established court procedures.
• Enters data pertaining to pleadings, dispositions and community service requirements.
• Manages bonds received by the Court.
• Explains paperwork to defendants and sets return dates.
• Confirms community service hours completed by defendants, tracks completion of classes or other requirements related to sentencing conditions imposed by the Court.
• Conducts check-in on court days for defendants, attorneys, jurors, witnesses, interpreters, etc.
• Reviews and prepares court dockets.
• Prepares appeals to District Court following strict statutory guidelines.
• Coordinates court appearances for defendants in custody. Works with law enforcement agencies to monitor active warrants and defendants in custody.
• Performs electronic data exchange with the Colorado Dept. of Motor Vehicles; accesses the Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) database to obtain driving records and criminal histories and enters/vacates warrants and updates criminal histories.
• May perform duties of Jury Commissioner on behalf of Court Administrator.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of courtroom clerk.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass a thorough background investigation.
• Incumbent must pass CJIS Security and Privacy Training within 1-3 days of employment and before accessing the court system, and must obtain CCIC OSN certification within 6 months after employment begins.

Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11:59 pm on December 12, 2025, to be considered. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.