Judicial Specialist 2 (D3 112419) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4778710) Apply  Judicial Specialist 2 (D3 112419) Salary $38,667.20 Annually Location LeMars - 51031 - Plymouth County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-01819 Agency 444 Judicial Opening Date 02/19/2025 Closing Date 3/5/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-DNP Point of Contact amy.berntson@iowacourts.gov To Apply 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 E-Verify employer. + Description + Questions Job Description Do you have a passion for helping people? Do you hold a positive, service- oriented attitude and can problem solve and multitask? If so, then you are the perfect customer service minded person we are looking to add to our support squad! The 3rd Judicial District’s Plymouth County Clerk of Court has an immediate opening for a full time Judicial Specialist 2. The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial Branch employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The starting pay for this position is $18.59 per hour / $1487.20/bi-weekly. Location: Le Mars, Iowa; Plymouth County Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P The following skills and attributes will enable your success in this role: + Excellent communication skills + Strong computer skills, including video conferencing (Zoom) + Solid 10-key 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 + Ability to work holidays and weekends Under the direct supervision of the Clerk of Court, candidates should have the desire to learn the complexities of our court case processing system using our statewide Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). This position may occasionally involve travel to other counties in the district and does work directly with Judges on a daily basis. 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 + 9 Paid Holidays/Vacation/ Sick Leave + Iowa Public Employees’ retirement System (IPERS) Retirement plan + Employee discount program All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and completed Iowa Judicial Branch Application for Employment. All three documents must be complete and included in order to be considered for this position. This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. 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. 01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch. + Yes + No 02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq? + Yes + No 03 Please explain any gaps in your employment history? 04 Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below. 05 What is your current salary? 06 What is your minimum salary requirement? 07 List any professional licenses you hold: 08 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 as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check "Yes, I consent" below. + Yes, I consent + No 09 Iowa Judicial Branch Employees ONLY: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch LinkedIn Learning Leadership and Professional Development Certification? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Iowa Agency 444 Judicial Address Iowa Judicial Branch Building 1111 E Court Ave Des Moines, Iowa, 50319 Website http://www.iowacourts.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email