Deputy Court Clerk - Criminal Front Counter

Ada County; Boise (ID); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Ada County Clerk’s Office is seeking a Deputy Court Clerk for the Criminal Front Counter to perform clerical and support functions within Idaho’s court system. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and serving the public with clear guidance on court processes in a fast-paced environment.

The position supports core Clerk’s Office functions across File and Serve and counter services, with opportunities to cross-train and contribute to a team dedicated to public service, transparency, and

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Skill in the operation of computers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of legal procedures documents and terminology, preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assists the public with court related documents.
• File paper documents over the counter.
• Collects fees and fines over the counter.
• Process all out of court cases.
• Operates office equipment.
• Creates legal forms, form letters, reports and similar materials.
• Sorts, stamps, records and files a wide variety of legal and judicial materials.
• Process all types of cases and documents presented to court in File and Serve.
• Explains policies and procedures pursuant to requests of the public attorneys and other officials and departments.
• Creates case files, updates databases.
• Reviews documents presented for compliance to standards.
• Responds to correspondence.
• Balances receipts and cash incoming on a daily basis.
• Handles database management for specific areas of law.
• Sets hearing dates and maintains calendar.
• Advises the public of their rights.
• Processes more sensitive casework.

Connaissances

Computer skills

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

General Summary

The Ada County Clerk’s Office, proudly named one of Idaho’s Best Places to Work multiple years in a row, is driven by a passion for public service and building trust in government. Our culture is rooted in kindness, joy, innovation, transparency, and a focus on what matters most: our customers and each other. If you have both the heart and the drive to serve the public, we’d love to meet you.

The Ada County Clerk’s Office is a great place to work! Within Ada County, there are more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Within the Clerk’s Office there about 200 employees and this is an exciting opportunity to join a team that’s making a real impact every day.

Why Work With Us?

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that adds approximately 40% to your base salary, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting day one
• 11 paid holidays each year
• One of the nation’s top state retirement systems (11.96% employer contribution)
• 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and wellness programs
• Ongoingtraining opportunities

What We Do

The Ada County Clerk’s Office serves the community through five divisions:Court Clerks, Recorders, Auditors, Elections, and Community Programs. If you have ever voted, filed court documents, obtained a marriage license, applied for rental assistance or researched how your property tax dollars are spent, you’ve experienced our work firsthand. We do our best each and every day to make sure Ada County citizens have a smooth and efficient experience with our office.

Learn more about Ada County Clerk's Office by visiting our website. Ada County Clerk's Office

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

Performs clerical and support functions related to the court system. Work is performed under well established guidelines set forth by Idaho Code and requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. A Criminal Front Counter Deputy Court Clerk could be trained in the duties in one of the two following areas: File and Serve or Customer Support. File and Serve Clerks are responsible for monitoring the online File and Serve database and processing confidential documents. Customer Support Clerks are responsible for working with the public: setting court dates, executing judgments and instructing the public on court proceedings and processes to insure completion with out of court proceedings.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

A Deputy Court Clerk at the Criminal Front Counter generally performs key clerical functions that are sometime recurring in nature and can be narrow in scope. At times, however, a clerk will be tasked with more complex clerical tasks which will require a broad range of knowledge. The work requires broad working knowledge of the court system in order to perform these more complex functions of the job.

This role supports the Clerk’s mission to serve?and?build trust. The Civil Support Domestic Clerk is expected to?demonstrate?kindness,?be joyful,?support innovation, communicate?transparently, and remain focused on work that supports the Court’s core responsibilities and service to the community?and our team.

Essential Functions

• Assists the public with court related documents
• File paper documents over the counter
• Collects fees and fines over the counter
• Process all out of court cases;
• Operates office equipment;
• Creates legal forms, form letters, reports and similar materials;
• Sorts, stamps, records and files a wide variety of legal and judicial materials;
• Process all types of cases and documents presented to court in File and Serve;
• Explains policies and procedures pursuant to requests of the public attorneys and other officials and departments;
• Creates case files, updates databases;
• Reviews documents presented for compliance to standards;
• Responds to correspondence;
• Balances receipts and cash incoming on a daily basis;
• Handles database management for specific areas of law;
• Sets hearing dates and maintains calendar;
• Advises the public of their rights;
• Processes more sensitive casework.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Cross train in other areas to perform the work of others for vacations, illness, etc.;
• Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Skill in the operation of computers;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public;
• Ability to handle money accurately and make proper change;
• Knowledge of legal procedures documents and terminology, preferred;

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• May be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds;
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran’s Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed “key positions” in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.