Judicial Operations Clerk (D5 Polk 112543, 112545, 112592)

About the role

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking to hire three (3) detail-oriented and highly organized Judicial Operations Clerks – Criminal Division to join the Polk County Clerk of Court team. The Clerk in the Criminal Division is responsible for processing and managing criminal case documents submitted by external filers to include attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and the general public, as well as materials received internally from judges and court staff. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide high-customer service to a diverse range of individuals. The Clerk in the Criminal Division ensures accurate recordkeeping, timely workflow, and compliance with applicable laws, rules, and procedures.

Opportunity for weekend overtime/comp after successful completion of probation. This is a contract-covered, FLSA non-exempt position.

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

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.

Requirements

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