Judicial Specialist 2 (112267 140208 Dubuque Co)

Do you have a passion for helping people? Do you hold a positive, service- oriented attitude who can problem solve and multitask? If so, then you are the perfect customer service guru that we are looking for to add to our support squad!

The 1st Judicial Districts Dubuque County Clerk’s Office has an immediate opening for a Judicial Specialist 2.

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial Branch employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The starting pay for this position is $18.05 – 26.41/hour

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P

To be successful in this position you will need to have the following:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to assist Judges, Attorneys, and Pro Se Litigants
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• Basic computer skills
• Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
• The ability to lift and move files from off-site storage
• Critical thinking skills
• The ability to adapt to situations with court personnel and the public
• Detail oriented

Under the direct supervision of the Clerk of Court, candidates will have the desire to learn the complexities of our court case processing system using our statewide Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). This position may occasionally involve travel to other counties in the district.

What’s In It For YOU

• Employee discount program
• Collaborative, positive work environment
• Paid Holidays/Vacation/ Sick Leave
• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of Iowa communities
• Iowa Public Employees’ retirement System (IPERS) Retirement plan
• Talented and passionate team members that will help you grow and learn
• Excellent benefits package

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency) and two (2) years of successful completion of accredited post high school education in business, paralegal, computer, legal assistant or related program. Two (2) years of professional office experience in business, court or legal work or a related area with one (1) year of the experience involving customer service. At the discretion of the appointing authority additional years of experience may be substituted for the required post high school education.

Or, the successful completion of additional years of education (i.e., Bachelor’s Degree) may be substituted for years of experience on the basis that successful completion of thirty (30) semester hours or academic equivalent equals one year of experience. Education cannot be substituted for customer service experience.