Judicial Specialist 2 (Small Claims D5 112589)

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 Clerk of Court has an immediate for a Judicial Specialist 2 in the Small Claims Division.

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

• May be required to lift to access files

Under the direct supervision of the Clerk of Court, 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. 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.