Judicial Operations Clerk: Court Records & Support

State of Iowa; Sioux City, Des Moines (IA, IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Paid holidays/vacation/sick leave

IPERS retirement plan

Employee discount program

Student loan repayment program

Job summary

Iowa Judicial Branch in Woodbury County seeks a Judicial Operations Clerk to provide clerical support and customer service for efficient court operations and accurate records. The role processes case-related documents, assists court users in-person and by phone, handles payments, and supports attorneys, judges, and agencies.

Occasional travel within the district may occur. The successful candidate will learn court record systems, communicate professionally, and maintain meticulous records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) required.
• One year of full-time equivalent professional office experience in business support, court, or legal support.
• Experience may be substituted with related education: 30 semester hours or academic equivalent equals one year of experience.
• Ability to learn court record software and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate professionally in person and on the phone.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to the general public, attorneys, and court staff.
• Assist court users with resources, equipment, and services.
• Process routine paper and electronic court documents and filing.
• Review and publish information and documents for accuracy.
• Perform basic bookkeeping and cashier duties as needed.
• Support courtroom operations and electronic device setup when required.
• Maintain office organization, equipment, and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 semester hours / 1 year of related education substitute

Job description

Iowa Judicial Branch in Woodbury County seeks a Judicial Operations Clerk to provide clerical support and customer service for efficient court operations and accurate records. The role processes case-related documents, assists court users in-person and by phone, handles payments, and supports attorneys, judges, and agencies.

Occasional travel within the district may occur. The successful candidate will learn court record systems, communicate professionally, and maintain meticulous records.