Judicial Attendant (D6 Johnson 142666)

State of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave

IPERS plan

Employee discount program

Federal student loan repayment program

Job summary

The Iowa Judicial Branch in Johnson County seeks a Judicial Attendant to perform courtroom preparations, administrative and logistical support for efficient operations. This role supports trials and proceedings, assisting judges, court users, attorneys, jurors, and the public while ensuring smooth courtroom functions.

Responsibilities include operating courtroom technology, drafting orders, coordinating cases, scheduling, and providing professional customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of full-time equivalent professional office experience in business support, court, or legal support.
• Experience may be substituted with related education (30 semester hours equals one year).
• Knowledge of court operations and case flow management.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily courtroom operations, including preparation, judicial officers support, jury management, and trial prep.
• Ensure resources, equipment, services, and ADA accommodations are arranged and delivered.
• Prepare orders, rulings, memoranda, and correspondence as needed.
• Provide customer service by responding to inquiries from judicial officers, court employees, attorneys, and the public.
• Assist with documentation, filing, and record-keeping.

Skills

Courtroom operations

Judicial support

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Documentation & drafting

Scheduling

Technology setup

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Online meeting programs

Job description

The Iowa Judicial Branch, in Johnson County, seeks applicants for a Judicial Attendant to perform the crucial courtroom preparations, administrative, and logistical courtroom support for efficient operations.

This position will provide support for trials and proceedings, including assisting the judicial officers and court users, to ensure the courtroom runs smoothly and efficiently. This position is in Johnson County Juvenile Court and will provide exceptional, professional customer service, assisting and communicating with court users, including judges, attorneys, clients, jurors, agencies, and the public. This position will prepare and operate courtroom technology during court procedures. This position will support the judicial officers with preparing orders, drafts, and files. This position will assist with case coordinating, scheduling, and clerical support.

The successful candidate will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, be highly organized, and detail oriented. The successful candidate will be able to operate and navigate court-related computer programs and technology.

What’s in it for you:

• Collaborative, positive professional work environment
• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the Iowa communities
• Excellent benefits package
• Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave
• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) plan
• Employee discount program
• Employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch may qualify for the federal student loan repayment program

The pay range for this position is $23.73 - 37.52 per hour. This is a contract-covered, FLSA non-exempt position. The starting salary for new state employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Adjustments may be made if the successful candidate has relevant experience.

Position classification is determined as the ‘best fit’ of the duties assigned to and performed by a position. This position is classified as a Judicial Attendant as summarized below.

Summary

Support the daily operations of a courtroom, courtroom preparations, and judicial officers for efficient court operations.

Examples of Duties and 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of court operations and case flow management.
• Ability to provide support for a judge, such as calling parties into the courtroom for the next proceeding, assisting with exhibits, and drafting correspondence and orders.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner.
• Ability to maintain order in the courtroom and interact with upset or uncooperative people.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in policies, procedures, directives, and amendments to laws and rules.
• Ability to secure confidential information and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to proofread materials for grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel.

Additional Information

May be designated to give bond per Iowa Code §602.8101.3

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with youth and juvenile services.
• Experience with court or legal process or terminology.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and online meeting programs.
• Experience securing confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience proofreading, editing, formatting, or drafting official documents.

The Iowa Judicial Branch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Applicants may review the Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report from the Iowa Judicial Branch website as part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with federal and state regulations. Please go to www.iowacourts.gov and click on the Careers page.

The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.

The incumbent must meet the minimum requirements to qualify for the position.

1. High school diploma (or high school equivalency diploma)

1. Two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional office experience in business support, court, or legal support.

Experience may be substituted with related education on the basis that successful completion of thirty (30) semester hours or academic equivalent equals one year of experience.

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Iowa Council 61, AFL-CIO (AFSCME).