Civil Process Clerk: Legal Documents & Service Specialist

Polk-County,-Ia; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County is seeking a civil process clerk to perform a variety of fiscal and clerical duties related to processing and serving legal documents, including protective orders and evictions. The role requires attention to detail, accuracy in record-keeping, and ability to work under general supervision within the Sheriff’s Office Civil Division.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, preparing documents, determining service fees, processing payments, and ensuring proper submission and

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.
• Two years of clerical or related office experience, or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Process and service civil process papers, including fees and records.
• Respond to inquiries and prioritize incoming court documents by type and date.
• Prepare and record legal documents for service; calculate service fees.
• Process payments and fees; issue receipts in accordance with procedures.
• Release documents for service and prepare affidavits of service for records.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with related duties as assigned.

Skills

Office procedures

Cash handling

Typing speed

Data entry accuracy

Mathematical ability

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

2 years clerical experience

Tools

Personal computer

Calculator

Cash register

Job description

Polk County is seeking a civil process clerk to perform a variety of fiscal and clerical duties related to processing and serving legal documents, including protective orders and evictions. The role requires attention to detail, accuracy in record-keeping, and ability to work under general supervision within the Sheriff’s Office Civil Division.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, preparing documents, determining service fees, processing payments, and ensuring proper submission and