Job Description
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 person we are looking to add to our team!
The Second Judicial District has an immediate opening for a Judicial Specialist 2 in the Greene County Clerk of Court office in Jefferson, Iowa. The pay range for this position is $18.59 - $28.64, with new State employees expecting to start at the base of the pay range.
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM
To Apply: Candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer. Employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch may qualify for student loan forgiveness. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To obtain a copy of the branch’s EEOP Utilization report, please contact HR at HumanResources@iowacourts.gov
All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and completed Iowa Judicial Branch Application for Employment. All three documents must be complete and included in order to be considered for this position.
To be successful in this position you will need to have the following:
- 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
Travel To Other Counties In Iowa May Be Required.
Under the direct supervision of the Clerk of Court or designee, 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 performs clerical tasks in maintaining and processing court records and materials as well as assisting customers with court related matters. This position may occasionally involve travel to other counties in the district.
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
- Paid Holidays/Vacation/ Sick Leave
- Iowa Public Employees’ retirement System (IPERS) Retirement plan
- 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.
