Judicial Operations Clerk (D8 Keokuk 112794)

About the role

The Iowa Judicial Branch, in Keokuk County, in Sigourney, Iowa, seeks a Judicial Operations Clerk to support efficient court operations and maintain the integrity of court records.

Responsibilities

• Process case-related documents such as orders, warrants, applications, motions, complaints, bonds, exhibits, and other official case and court-related documents and media.
• Provide customer service to assist court users in-person and on the phone with general requests on court-related matters, process and record payments, and answer case processing questions or copies.
• Support case information and processing for attorneys, judges, law enforcement, and other agencies.
• Occasionally support courtroom operations such as jury trials and proceedings.
• Learn and navigate court record-specific computer programs and technology.
• Communicate professionally in person and on the phone with a variety of court users.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of court records with keen attention to detail.
• Occasionally travel to other counties within the judicial district.

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 equivalent equals one year of experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Familiarity with 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.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including paid holidays/vacation/sick leave, Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) plan, employee discount program, and potential for the federal student loan repayment program. The pay range for this position is $21.98 - $34.74 per hour.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.98 - $34.74 per hour.

Schedule

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.

Additional Information

• May be designated to give bond per Iowa Code 602.8101.3.

Additional Qualification Requirements

• Experience with court or legal process or terminology.
• Experience with accurate record keeping.
• Basic cashier or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience securing confidential information.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• A 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 equivalent equals one year of experience.

Additional Information

• May be designated to give bond per Iowa Code 602.8101.3.