Judicial Operations Clerk (D5 Dallas 145069)

State of Iowa; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS plan

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave

Excellent benefits package

Employee discount program

Job summary

The Iowa Judicial Branch seeks a Judicial Operations Clerk in Adel. This contract-covered, non-exempt role handles customer service for court users and performs clerical tasks to support court operations, including documentation, filing, and basic bookkeeping.

Strong ethics and reliability are essential in a busy public service environment. Starting salary is set within a pay range, with competitiveness for new state employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Ability to secure and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by responding to inquiries from the public, attorneys, and court employees.
• Assist court users with resources, equipment, and services.
• Perform routine court operations, paperwork and electronic filing.
• Review, process, update, and publish information, documents, files, orders and notifications for accuracy.
• Perform basic bookkeeping and cashier duties.
• Assist courtroom preparations and digital recording management.
• Maintain organization, equipment, and supplies; provide office support.

Job description

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 - $34.74per 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 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.

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) with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Iowa Council 61, AFL-CIO (AFSCME).

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.
• Bilingual, Spanish language preferred