Court Operations & Records Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

IPERS plan

Paid holidays/vacation/sick leave

Employee discount program

Public student loan repayment program

Job summary

The Iowa Judicial Branch in Woodbury County seeks a Judicial Operations Clerk to provide clerical support, customer service, and maintain the integrity of court records.

The role processes orders, motions, and other court documents, assists attorneys and the public, and may support courtroom operations. Candidates should navigate court software, communicate professionally, and travel as needed within the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of full-time equivalent professional office experience in business support, court, or legal support.
• Experience may substitute 30 semester hours or academic equivalent for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to the general public, attorneys, and court employees.
• Assist court users with resources, equipment, and services.
• Process routine court operations paper and electronic documentation tasks and filing.
• Review, process, update, and publish information, documents, files, orders, warrants, judgments, and other materials for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including cashier duties and processing.
• Assist courtroom preparations for appropriate proceedings and digital recording management software.
• Provide office support such as maintaining organization, equipment, and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical support

Administrative tasks

Basic math skills

Confidential data handling

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Court record software familiarity

Job description

The Iowa Judicial Branch in Woodbury County seeks a Judicial Operations Clerk to provide clerical support, customer service, and maintain the integrity of court records.

The role processes orders, motions, and other court documents, assists attorneys and the public, and may support courtroom operations. Candidates should navigate court software, communicate professionally, and travel as needed within the district.