Court Operations & Records Clerk

State of Iowa; Waterloo, Iowa (IA, LA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

IPERS plan

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave

Employee discount program

Public student loan repayment program

Job summary

The 1st Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch seeks a Judicial Operations Clerk in the Black Hawk County Clerk of Court Office in Waterloo, Iowa. The role provides clerical support and customer service to ensure efficient court operations and maintain the integrity of court records.

This position processes case-related documents, assists court users in person and by phone, and supports judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and other agencies with case information and processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or high school equivalency diploma).
• 1 year of full-time equivalent professional office experience in business support, court, or legal support.
• Experience may be substituted with 30 semester hours or academic equivalence.
• Ability to travel and maintain confidentiality.

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 filings.
• Review, update, and publish information and documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform basic bookkeeping and cashier duties.
• Assist courtroom preparations and digital recording management software.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Confidential data handling

Travel ability

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

30 semester hours of college coursework

Tools

Basic computer software

Cashier/bookkeeping systems

Job description

The 1st Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch seeks a Judicial Operations Clerk in the Black Hawk County Clerk of Court Office in Waterloo, Iowa. The role provides clerical support and customer service to ensure efficient court operations and maintain the integrity of court records.

This position processes case-related documents, assists court users in person and by phone, and supports judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and other agencies with case information and processing.