Judicial Specialist 2 (D6 112637)

Job Description

The 6th Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for a Judicial Specialist 2 position in the Johnson County Clerk of Court office located in Iowa City, Iowa. We are looking for a team member with excellent customer services skills and an enthusiasm to learn and grow in our team-based work environment. In this position, the job duties will include, but are not limited to, document processing using our statewide Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) as well as assisting judges, attorneys, outside agencies, and customers.

The starting salary for new State employees is at the base of the pay range which is $18.05/hour ($37,544 annually).

What We Offer

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.

Team-oriented, positive work environment

Excellent benefit package including health, dental, and life insurance

Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time

Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan

Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions

Flex Spending Account

Employee discount programs

Position may be eligible for the federal Personal Student Loan Forgiveness, please visit site for eligibility. https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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

Excellent communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Team player

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills

Critical thinking skills

Detail oriented

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Willingness to learn new roles and adapt to challenges and change

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 EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. To view a copy of the branches EEOP Utilization Report, please visit www.iowacourts.gov/career-opportunties

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. Must be bondable.

Final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.