• Job Description

  Req#: 4894118

  The 8th Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch has an immediate opening for a Judicial Specialist 2 position in the Wapello County Clerk of Court office in Ottumwa, Iowa. The position performs clerical tasks in maintaining and processing court records and materials as well as assisting customers with court-related matters.

  
  

  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 hourly / $1,487.20 bi-weekly based on an 80 hour pay period. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience.

  
  

  Location: Wapello County, Ottumwa, IA

  
  

  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.

  
  

  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

  
  

  Under the supervision of the Clerk of Court, major duties include:

  • Processing electronically filed court documents
  • Assisting court users over the phone and at the public counter
  • 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
  • Occasional travel to neighboring counties as needed

  
  

  The following skills and experience will enable your success in this role:

  • 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
  • The ability and desire to learn multiple computer systems including Iowa’s case management system and Electronic Document Management System

  
  

  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
  

  • 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.

• About the company

  Iowa (/ˈaɪoʊwə/) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west.

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