Judicial Specialist 2 (D1 145064)

Job Description

Judicial District has an immediate opening for a Judicial Specialist 2 to join our team in the Buchanan County Clerk of Court office in Independence, Iowa.

Under the direct supervision of the Clerk of Court and Trial Court Supervisor, candidates should 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.

The starting salary for new State employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The starting pay for this position is $18.59 per hour / $1487.20/bi-weekly. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P

To Apply: Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

The following skills and attributes will enable your success in this position:

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

Job Duties

• Process electronically filed court documents, assist court users over the phone and at the public counter, and conduct 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
• Occasional travel to neighboring counties, as needed
  
  

What’s In It For YOU

• Collaborative, positive work environment
• Talented and passionate team members that will help you grow and learn
• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of Iowa communities
• Excellent benefits package including health, dental and life insurance
• 7 Paid Holidays/Vacation/ Sick Leave
• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement plan and 457/401(a) options
• Employee discount program
  
  

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. 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.