Deputy Court Clerk/In-Court Clerk, Floater - Boise, United States - Idaho State Job Bank

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Deputy Court Clerk/In-Court Clerk, Floater

• Criminal at Ada County in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Deputy Court Clerk/In-Court Clerk, Floater

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• Criminal Salary $ $22.

45 Hourly Location Boise, ID Job Type Full-Time with Benefits Job Number 02024 Department Clerk

• Criminal Court Opening Date 10/23/2023 Closing Date 11/13/2023 11:59 PM Mountain + Description + Benefits General Summary Ada County is a great place to work We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life.

Our Clerk's Office team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.94% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; work-from-home options; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing.

This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

If you have ever voted, filed paperwork for a court case, picked up a marriage license or applied for a permit in Ada County, we have helped you.

We do our best each and every day to make sure your experiences working with our office go as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

We've worked to make this website easy to use.

In many cases, you can find what you need online without having to make a trip to the courthouse or pick up the phone to call.

However, we are always here and ready to help you - whether that is working with the courts, our indigent services team, looking at the county's financials or one of the many other areas we oversee.

It is our goal to provide the best service possible and we look forward to helping you. Learn more about Ada County Clerk's Office by visiting their website.


Ada County Clerk's Office (Requirement:
Please include a cover letter and resume with your application. POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY Performs clerical and support functions related to the court system.

Work is performed under well established guidelines set forth by Idaho Code and requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS The nature of work for an In-Court Clerk Floater encompasses a broad range of knowledge and features highly complex clerical tasks in addition to directly assisting In-Court Clerks and Judges.

This position will not be assigned to a specific judge full-time.

The duties assigned will range from being in court a majority of the time, to assisting with out of court tasks and may fluctuate based on the necessity of the division.

The work involves a great deal of independence and requires self-discipline to complete timely and within established guidelines.

The program knowledge is of such a complex nature that it typically takes new incumbents a substantial amount of time to learn.

Essential Functions + Maintains Judge's calendar, sets hearing and court dates; + Prepares case files; + Assists the Judge in every courtroom proceeding by providing onsite support keeping paperwork and clerical processes moving in an efficient manner; + Provides on-site service to courtrooms, preparing them with proper equipment and forms; + Administer oaths; + Maintains and logs exhibits submitted to the court; + Takes minutes of all courtroom proceedings; + Drafts and prepares judgments, orders and other decisions from court; + Operates office equipment; + Creates, prepares and processes legal forms, form letters, reports and similar materials; + Sorts, stamps, records and files a wide variety of legal and judicial materials; + Process all types of cases and documents presented to court; + Reads and routes incoming mail and assembles files and other materials to facilitate reply; + Explains policies and procedures pursuant to requests of the public attorneys and other officials and departments; + Creates case files, updates databases and reviews documents presented for compliance to standards; + Serves as receptionist, answers telephone and provides general information regarding court filings and procedures; + Handles database management for specific areas of law; + Participates in training as assigned; + Assists in troubleshooting issues that arise; + Assists other Court Clerk positions with day to day questions and tasks related to court proceedings; + Addresses challenging concerns from the public; assists supervisor in handling of administrative tasks; + Performs highly specialized tasks related to sensitive court processes; + Proofreads legal documents, memorandums and other materials for accuracy and punctuation; + Assists in facilitating judge and courtroom schedules, including arriving punctually and on time for work.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS + Cross train in other areas to perform the work of others for vacations, illness, etc.; + Flexibility of scheduling to include overtime to cover court; + Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements + Must have high school diploma or equivalent; + Minimum of 1 year related experience; + Knowledge of the methods and procedures of the court system; + Extensive knowledge of legal procedures documents and terminology; + Skill in the operation of computers; + Skill in time management, including the ability to be punctual and on-time; + Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions; + Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; + Ability to maintain confidentiality; + Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public.

Work Environment & Physical Demands + Work is performed onsite at the Ada County Courthouse; + May be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds; + Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions; + Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job.

This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed 'key positions' in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:
+ Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles + Post-employment health savings account Retirement and

Investments Plans:
+ PERSI retirement benefits + 457(b) p To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account