Judicial Operations Clerk (D3 Woodbury 112433)

State-of-Iow; Sioux City (IA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent benefits package

Paid holidays/vacation/sick leave

IPERS plan

Employee discount program

Student loan repayment program

Résumé du poste

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

This role processes case-related documents, handles payments, assists attorneys and agencies, and may support courtroom operations. Training on court software and professional communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with court operation support, record keeping, and filing.
• Basic computer/database skills and math abilities.
• Ability to secure confidential data and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel.

Responsabilités

• Provide customer service by responding to inquiries from the general public, attorneys, and court employees.
• Assist court users with resources, equipment, and services.
• Perform routine court operations paper and electronic documentation tasks and filing in accordance with established procedures.
• Review, process, update, and publish information, documents, files, orders, warrants, and other materials for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including cashier duties and processing.
• Assist courtroom preparations for appropriate proceedings, including electronic device setup and digital recording management software use.
• Provide office support such as maintaining organization, equipment, and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Court operations

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Travel readiness

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

The Iowa Judicial Branch, in WoodburyCounty, seeks applicants for a Judicial Operations Clerk to perform the clerical support and customer service for efficient court operations and the integrity of court records.

This position will process case-related documents such as orders, warrants, applications, motions, complaints, bonds, exhibits, and other official case and court-related documents and media to support accurate records and efficient court operations. This position will provide customer service to assist court users in-person and on the phone with general requests on court-related matters, process and record payments, and answer case processing questions or copies. This position will also provide customer service and support for case information and processing for attorneys, judges, law enforcement, and other agencies. This position may occasionally support courtroom operations such as jury trials and proceedings.

The successful candidate will be able to learn and navigate court record-specific computer programs and technology. This position will have the ability to professionally communicate in person and on the phone with a variety of court users. The successful candidate will have keen attention to detail to maintain the accuracy and integrity of court records. This position may occasionally travel to other counties within the judicial district.

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?$21.98?- $34.74?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 Operations Clerk?as summarized below.?

Summary?

Perform customer service, clerical, and administrative work necessary for court operations.?

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities?

• Provide customer service by responding to inquiries from the?general public, attorneys, and court employees.?
• Assist?court users with resources, equipment, and services.?
• Perform routine court operations paper and electronic documentation tasks and filing?in accordance with?established procedures.?
• Review, process, update, and publish information, documents, files, orders, warrants, judgment notifications, and other materials for completeness and accuracy.?
• Perform basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including cashier duties and processing.??
• Assist?courtroom preparations for?appropriate proceedings, including electronic device setup and digital recording management software use.?
• Provide office support such as?maintaining?organization, equipment, and supplies.??
• Other duties as assigned.??

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities?

• Familiarity and understanding of court operation support, record keeping, and filing.?
• Basic computer database, software, and math skills.?
• Ability to secure confidential data and?maintain?confidentiality.??
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.?
• Verbal and written communication skills.?
• Attention to detail.?
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel.?

The Iowa Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity 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 towww.iowacourts.gov?and click on the Careers page.?

Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume.??Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check.??The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.?

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

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the “To Apply” section.?

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. One (1) year 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.?

Additional Information?

May be?designated?to give bond per Iowa Code?§602.8101.3?

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with court or legal process or terminology.
• Experience with accurate record keeping.
• Basic cashier or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience securing confidential information.