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Clerk of the Supreme Court

Job Title
Clerk of the Supreme Court
Job Code
R41180
Job Series
Clerk of the Supreme Court
FLSA Status
Excluded
OCC Group
Executive (EXC)
Signature of the State Court Administrator approval available on file in the Human Resources Division.
General Statement Of Duties

Summary of Job Classification:
The Clerk of the Supreme Court is responsible for directing and providing all aspects of administration for the Supreme Court.

Essential Functions Of the Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

  • Supervises and directs court employees, including Clerk of Court staff, Administrative Assistant, and other administrative staff of the Supreme Court.
  • Provides case flow management in conjunction with the Clerk's office, ensuring proper docket management.
  • Develops and implements new policies in conjunction with Supreme Court Justices and Supreme Court staff. Implements policy changes from the State Court Administrator's Office and Chief Justice Directives.
  • Responsible for recruitment, selection and termination of Supreme Court employees.
  • Establishes expectations and provides employee performance feedback on an on-going and annual basis. Assists subordinates in establishing goals. Evaluates subordinates' goal achievement through conferences or informal meetings. Makes decisions regarding subordinate's employment probationary period.
  • Provides orientation and on-going training, mentoring and coaching to existing subordinates. Makes provisions for subordinates to attend outside training. May provide cross-training and interdepartmental training.
  • Assigns duties and responsibilities to staff; develops and establishes procedures for operating and maintaining required administrative systems.
  • Develops and manages the budget, purchasing and accounting functions. Authorizes expenditures.
  • Participates in the design, acquisition, and implementation of automation for Supreme Court processes and proceedings.
  • Provides for facility maintenance and space needs, ensuring that staff have adequate equipment and safe working environment.
  • Coordinates the activities of the Supreme Court and maintains productive relationships with justices, judges, State Court Administrator's Office personnel, other courts, the bar association, law enforcement agencies, the general public, and correction institutions.
  • Apprises the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court on all administrative matters.
  • Oversees and directs the upkeep of the Supreme Court’s Judicial Department website.
  • Attends meetings and completes training as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities

Work requires managing and monitoring work performance of an organizational unit or key work area including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staff assignments for the functional area. The work performed by majority of employees is complex.

Minimum Education

Education and Experience Equivalency:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business management, public or court administration or related field.

AND

Must complete the Colorado Judicial Department Orientation to Supervision/Management course within the first year of assuming the role.

Work Related Experience:

At least six (6) years of work-related experience in professional administration, of which two (2) of the years must have been in court administration.

Licenses and Certifications: 
None. 

Distinguishing Factors

Human Collaboration:
Communications and discussions result in decisions regarding policy development and implementation. Interaction with others outside the organization requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes.

Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions:
Employees normally perform assignments within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine effectiveness of job performance.

Knowledge & Skills:
Recognized authority in an area of expertise related to the work. Technical expertise is sought out by others across the organization. Incumbent can apply technical skills in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Usually spans multiple work units.

Fiscal Responsibility:
Position has major fiscal responsibility. Is responsible for functional area financial decision. Assures that appropriate linkages exist between budget requests and functional area goals and objectives. Monitors budget plan and adjusts as necessary.

Physical Demands

Physical Effort Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

Work Environment/Locations:
Relatively free from unpleased environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment.

Exposures: 
Individuals who are hostile or irate. Individuals with known violet backgrounds.