Judicial Assistant I

About the role

Department: Justice Court. Salary: $20.47 - $31.56. Closes: Open Until Filled. Davis County Justice Court is currently hiring for Judicial Assistant I, in Farmington, Utah. This position performs a variety of complex clerical duties related to the functions and operations of the Davis County Justice Court.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service in person and over the phone; answers inquiries and addresses problems using judgement and knowledge of court policies, procedures, and laws;
• fills out forms, registers defendants, witnesses, and attorneys for court appearances, and collects monies;
• Schedules court appearances;
• Coordinates with the Prosecuting Attorneys, Defense Attorneys, County Sheriff departments, and law enforcement agencies;
• Proofreads and processes incoming correspondence, citations, information, summons, and other legal documents; records them on computer verifying jurisdiction, correctness of codes, bail amounts and related information;
• Obtains Drivers' License and Motor Vehicle Records, and Statewide Warrant information;
• Performs scanning of files for electronic storage;
• Receives subpoenas; processes payments to witnesses and jurors;
• Handles appeals, prepares documents to be transferred to higher court; informs defendants and attorneys of status;
• Processes expungements;
• Accurately posts payments received by mail and at window to specific accounts and state surcharges;
• Acts as back-up to other clerks by filling-in as needed, performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduation (or equivalent) plus two years of full time clerical experience;
• An acceptable combination of related education and experience may be considered;
• One year of related college coursework may be substituted for one year experience;
• Must pass a criminal history background check;
• Must become certified as a court clerk through the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) within six months of hire date and complete 20 hours of continuing education each year thereafter;
• Must become certified to access records through Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS) within six months of hire date;
• Preference for related local court experience.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage day one;
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days;
• 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays;
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months;
• Full pension retirement;
• Annual performance increases up to 2.5%;
• 401k match of 2%.

Pay

Salary range: $20.47 - $31.56 per hour.