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Judicial Specialist 2 (D8 146669)

Job Description

The Eighth Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for a Judicial Specialist position in Court Administration in Sub-District 8A counties: Appanoose (Centerville), Davis (Bloomfield), Jefferson (Fairfield), Keokuk (Sigourney), Mahaska (Oskaloosa), Monroe (Albia), Poweshiek (Montezuma), Van Buren (Keosauqua), Wapello (Ottumwa), and Washington (Washington). Domicile will be determined based on the candidate selected. This position performs a variety of tasks supporting the efficient operation of Associate and District Court. Travel will be required to neighboring counties to assist as needed. Starting salary $37,544.00 annually, $18.05 hourly, with excellent State of Iowa benefits.

What we offer:

Team-oriented, positive work environment
Excellent affordable benefit package
Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
Employee discount programs

Responsibilities:

Schedule court proceedings with attorneys, self-represented parties and judicial officers.
Provide court users with accurate procedural information.
Direct court filings to judicial officers using a case management system.
Assist judicial officers inside and outside of the courtroom.
Maintain decorum during court proceedings.
Jury management and providing assistance to jurors/court personnel during trials.
Organize and maintain trial exhibits.
Manage court calendar and judge's schedule.
Prepare correspondence and answers public inquiries.
Opens court and ensures parties are present and court runs on time.
Coordinate transport of inmates through the Sheriff's office.
Draft orders and documents as requested by judicial officers.
Operate technology in the court room during court procedures.

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.

State of Iowa Glassdoor Company Review

3.7