Judicial Attendant (D5 Polk 111888,111897)

Two (2) Judicial Attendant positions available in Polk County to perform courtroom preparations, administrative, and logistical support for efficient court operations.

About the role

Provide support for trials and proceedings, including assisting judicial officers and court users to ensure smooth and efficient courtroom operations. Deliver exceptional, professional customer service to judges, attorneys, clients, jurors, agencies, and the public. Prepare and operate courtroom technology during court procedures. May support judicial officers with preparing orders, drafts, and files, as well as assist with case coordinating, scheduling, and some clerical support.

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.
• Prepare 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Collaborative, positive professional work environment.
• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in Iowa communities.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) plan.
• Employee discount program.
• Eligibility for the federal student loan repayment program.

Pay

$23.73 - $37.52 per hour. This is a contract-covered, FLSA non-exempt position. Starting salary for new state employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range, with adjustments possible for relevant experience.

May be designated to give bond per Iowa Code 602.8101.3. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with AFSCME Iowa Council 61.