Court Operations & Records Clerk

State-of-Iow; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Make a difference in Iowa communities

Benefits package

Paid time off

IPERS retirement

Employee discount program

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

The Iowa Judicial Branch in Linn County seeks applicants for a Judicial Operations Clerk to provide clerical support and customer service ensuring efficient court operations and accurate court records.

The role emphasizes bookkeeping and cashiering under auditing procedures, with responsibilities including receipting, balancing receipts, processing case documents, and assisting court users in person or by phone.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of full-time equivalent professional office experience.
• Experience may be substituted with related education (30 semester hours equals one year).
• Basic cashiering or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Experience with court procedures, legal terminology, or confidential information preferred.
• Ability to secure confidential data and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to the general public, attorneys, and court staff.
• Assist court users with resources, equipment, and services.
• Process court documents and filing according to procedures.
• Review and publish information, documents, and orders for accuracy.
• Perform basic bookkeeping, cashier duties, and daily reconciliation.
• Support courtroom preparations and digital recording management.
• Maintain organization of office equipment and supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cashiering experience

Bookkeeping experience

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Iowa Judicial Branch in Linn County seeks applicants for a Judicial Operations Clerk to provide clerical support and customer service ensuring efficient court operations and accurate court records.

The role emphasizes bookkeeping and cashiering under auditing procedures, with responsibilities including receipting, balancing receipts, processing case documents, and assisting court users in person or by phone.