Judicial Operations Clerk (D6 Linn 143067)

About the role

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

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

Responsibilities

• Processing case-related documents such as petitions, orders, warrants, writs, applications, motions, complaints, bonds, exhibits, and other official case and court-related documents and media to support accurate records and efficient court operations.
• Providing customer service to assist court users in-person and on the phone with general requests on court-related matters and answering case processing questions.
• Providing customer service and support for case information and processing for attorneys, judges, law enforcement, and other agencies.
• Responding to records requests and being involved in records management.
• Learning and navigating court record-specific computer programs and technology.
• Communicating professionally in person and on the phone with a variety of court users.
• Maintaining keen attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and integrity of court records.
• Occasionally traveling to other counties within the judicial district.
• Assisting court users with resources, equipment, and services.
• Performing routine court operations paper and electronic documentation tasks and filing in accordance with established procedures.
• Reviewing, processing, updating, and publishing information, documents, files, orders, warrants, judgment notifications, and other materials for completeness and accuracy.
• Performing basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including cashier duties and processing.
• Assisting courtroom preparations for appropriate proceedings, including electronic device setup and digital recording management software use.
• Providing office support such as maintaining organization, equipment, and supplies.
• Performing 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