Judicial Specialist 2 (D2 112308/112309) Jobs

Summary

The Second Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for two Judicial Specialist positions in the Floyd County Clerk of Court office in Charles City. The position performs clerical tasks in maintaining and processing court records and materials as well as assisting customers with court related matters. Starting salary: $37,544.00 annually, $18.05 hourly. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has education above the minimum requirement and/or relevant legal experience.

What We Offer

• Excellent affordable benefit package
• Team-oriented, positive work environment
• Employee discount programs
• Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Clerk of Court, major duties include: processing electronically filed court documents, assisting court users over the phone, assisting court users at the public counter, and conducting financial transactions. Provide excellent customer service by assisting and communicating with court users in a professional, courteous and respectful manner. Coordinate, communicate and collaborate on work with team members to ensure efficient and accurate case processing of court documents and financial transactions. The ability and desire to learn multiple computer systems including Iowa’s case management system and Electronic Document Management System. Occasional travel to neighboring counties as needed.

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.