Justice Court Clerk

Job Posting Closing Date:

***OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
[Applications will be considered in the order they are submitted.]

Provo City is looking for a Justice Court Clerk to support the daily operations of the Provo City Justice Court. Civic-minded individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Provo City offers competitive pay; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans; free use of the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and City Library; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the local market among many other great benefits.

Job Details

Application Review Process: This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient, qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration.

Pay Rate: $19.65 - $27.09 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Essential Duties:

• Prepare, process, and maintain a variety of court records, including bench warrants, commitment and release orders, appeals, expungement records, complaints, affidavits, defaults, motions, summons, subpoenas, judgements, court minutes, and other orders of the court.

• Maintain court dockets, calendars, and schedules.

• Operate computerized system to accurately input and retrieve court data and records.

• Open and close court.

• Administer oath to witnesses and jurors.

• Receive, mark, and store exhibits and evidence.

• Arrange for interpreters.

• Arrange for video in custody hearings with jails throughout Utah.

• Maintain jury lists, questionnaires, and summons.

• Prepare jury instructions and process jury list for payments.

• Assist with all other aspects of juries.

• Answer questions from the public, defendants, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and other interested parties that require judgement and knowledge of court policies, procedures, and laws.

• Collect, handle, and account for money collected by the court for fines, fees, forfeiture, or other charges.

• Provide input on how to improve court processes.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)

• Two years of high-level clerical support experience, preferably in a court or legal setting

• OR an equivalent combination of education/experience [substituting each year of post-secondary education/training for six months of experience].

• Demonstrated ability to type 40 WPM preferred.

• Spanish speaking and typing skills preferred.

• May require a valid Driver’s License.

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Pre-employment Screening: Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Full time

Regular

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