Courtroom Support Specialist

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

IPERS plan

Paid holidays/vacation/sick leave

Employee discount program

Public student loan repayment program

Job summary

Iowa Judicial Branch in Polk County is seeking three Judicial Attendants to provide clerical, administrative, and logistical support for efficient court operations and to travel between counties within the judicial district.

The role includes drafting orders, case scheduling, and managing courtroom technology, with a focus on professional customer service for judges, attorneys, clients, jurors, and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
• Two (2) years of full‑time equivalent professional office experience in business support, court, or legal support.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily courtroom operations, courtroom preparation services, judicial officers support, jury management, and trial preparation services.
• Ensure resources, equipment, services, and ADA accommodations are arranged, recorded, and delivered.
• Conduct courtroom preparations, including electronic device setup and digital recording management software use.
• Assist judicial officers during proceedings or other court-related sessions.
• Assist judicial officers by preparing orders, rulings, memoranda, correspondence, etc., as needed.
• Provide customer service by responding to inquiries from judicial officers, court employees, attorneys, and the general public.
• Assist with documentation, filing, and record‑keeping services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Iowa Judicial Branch in Polk County is seeking three Judicial Attendants to provide clerical, administrative, and logistical support for efficient court operations and to travel between counties within the judicial district.

The role includes drafting orders, case scheduling, and managing courtroom technology, with a focus on professional customer service for judges, attorneys, clients, jurors, and the public.