Judicial Specialist 2 - Scott County (D7 112114) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4791586) Apply  Judicial Specialist 2 - Scott County (D7 112114) Salary $38,667.20 Annually Location Davenport - 52801 - Scott County, IA Job Type Full-time Job Number 25-01944 Agency 444 Judicial Opening Date 01/14/2025 Closing Date 1/24/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-DNP Point of Contact hijinio.tristan@iowacourts.gov 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. + Description + Questions Job Description The Seventh Judicial District has an immediate opening for a Judicial Specialist 2 to join our team in the Scott County office in Davenport, Iowa. An internal candidate may be hired at his or her current classification, e.g. Judicial Specialist 3 or 4. The starting salary for new State employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The starting pay for this position is $18.59 – 26.41/hour or $1487.20 - $2112.80/bi-weekly based on an 80-hour pay period. Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P Location:Davenport, Iowa; Scott County 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. 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 + Basic 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 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 including health, dental and life insurance + 7 Paid Holidays/Vacation/ Sick Leave + Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement plan and 457/401(a) options + Employee discount program Key Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the District Court Administrator or designee, this position provides important customer service, clerical, paralegal and/or administrative assistance for the efficient operation of the courts. Performs a variety of tasks supporting the efficient operations of a high-volume court, maintains court schedules, arranges court interpreter services and assists court users. Performs related work as directed by the District Court Administrator or designee. The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position to perform: + Schedule court proceedings with attorneys, self-represented parties and judicial officers. + Draft and file routine scheduling orders. + Provide court users with accurate procedural information. + Direct court filings to judicial officers using a case management system. + Performs clerical duties for the assigned judicial officer, which includes orders, correspondence and other court-related documents. + Assist judicial officers inside and outside of the courtroom. + Assists judges by securing witnesses, opening court, organizing and listing exhibits, maintaining court decorum; provides assistance for jurors; works closely with judges, attorneys, jurors and the general public. + Under general supervision, performs a variety of structured clerical/secretarial tasks supporting the efficient operation of a high-volume court; performs other clerical work as required. Although the position is primarily assigned to the Scott County courthouse in Davenport, occasional travel may be required anywhere within the Seventh Judicial District (courthouses in Clinton, Davenport, Maquoketa, Muscatine and Tipton). 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 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/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email