Judicial Assistant — Court Operations

Job overview

The Judicial Assistant — Court Operations is a full-time, permanent onsite position in Rutland, VT. The starting rate is $25.08 per hour. The Vermont Judiciary’s work includes supporting fair and timely case resolution and access to justice. The role performs specialized clerical, customer service, and case-processing work that helps courts operate accurately and efficiently. It supports hearings, case movement, court users, financial processing, and juror program functions while safeguarding confidential information and following court rules and procedures.

What you'll do

• Enter docket information, update cases, process filings, and prepare routine documents for judicial review
• support hearings with real-time data entry and courtroom audio/video systems
• assist court users with process information and referrals without providing legal advice
• monitor case flow
• follow cybersecurity protocols
• collect fines and fees and reconcile tills
• use authorized databases
• assist with juror summonses, excusals, and payments
• participate in training and operational projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

judicial assistant

court operations

case processing

docket entry

court hearings

customer service

rutland vt

vermont judiciary

$25.08/hr

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• State-paid medical premium contribution, dental plan, paid vacation, sick and personal leave, paid holidays, family and medical leave insurance, pension and deferred compensation plans, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, wellness program, and public service student loan forgiveness eligibility.

Why this role

Full-time onsite position; occasional travel to other Vermont courts may be required. Starting rate is $25.08 per hour.

About the employer

Vermont Judiciary is hiring for this role. Industry: Courts. Sector: 92.