Court Records & Operations Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

EEO employer

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include processing case documents, assisting court users, and maintaining accurate records. Travel to other counties within the district may be required. The role is full‑time, with an hourly pay range of $21.98–$34.74.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of full-time equivalent professional office experience.
• Experience may be substituted with related education (30 semester hours = 1 year).
• Experience with court or legal processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to the general public, attorneys, and court employees.
• Process petitions, orders, warrants, writs, applications, motions, and other documents.
• Perform routine documentation tasks and filing in accordance with procedures.
• Review and publish information for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform basic bookkeeping and cashier duties.
• Assist courtroom preparations and electronic device setup.
• Provide office support and maintain organization and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical support

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Confidential data handling

Time management

Travel readiness

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Responsibilities include processing case documents, assisting court users, and maintaining accurate records. Travel to other counties within the district may be required. The role is full‑time, with an hourly pay range of $21.98–$34.74.