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Judicial Specialist 2 (D5 111894)

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Judicial Specialist 2 (D5 111894)

Salary

$37,544.00 - $54,932.80 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-03285

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

04/25/2024

Closing Date

5/9/2024 4:30 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Kellie.Meyer@iowacourts.gov

To Apply

Please attach a cover letter and resume along with the completed online application. Final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

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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 perfect customer service guru that we are looking for to add to our support squad!

The 5th Judicial District’s Polk County Court Administration has an immediate opening for a Judicial Specialist 2 as a Court Attendant.

The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The pay range is $37,544.00 to $54,932.80

Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P

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.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

To be successful in this position you will need to have the following:

• Excellent communication skills

• 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 include but are not limited to:

• Managing court calendar and judge's schedule

• Coordinating scheduling with outer agencies to include county attorney, public defender and private bar

• Coordinating interpreter services for court hearings

• Preparing correspondence and answers public inquiries

• Opens court and ensures parties are present and court runs on time

• Coordinating transport of inmates through the Sheriff's office

• Drafting orders and documents as requested by judicial officer

• Tracking and ensuring cases meet all statutory deadlines

• May include some weekend duty and travel

• May assist in the coordination of specialty dockets such as truancy, drug court, and youthful offender programs

• Operating technology in the court room during court procedures

Candidates will have the desire to learn the complexities of our court case processing system using our statewide Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).

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. 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.

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  If you are an external applicant, your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it your application and accompanying materials as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check here. We would still redact your home address, personal email, and personal phone number.

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

444 Judicial

Address

Iowa Judicial Branch Building

1111 E Court Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

http://www.iowacourts.gov/

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