Judicial Assistant I, II, III

$40,747 - $70,242/Yr

Davis County Government - Farmington, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Farmington, UT

About the position

The Judicial Assistant I, II, III position at Davis County Justice Court involves performing a variety of complex clerical duties essential to the operations of the court. This role requires a blend of administrative skills and knowledge of court procedures, providing support to judges and court staff while ensuring efficient court operations. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive team culture, along with a comprehensive benefits package from day one.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service in person and over the phone, addressing inquiries and problems using knowledge of court policies and procedures.
• Schedules court appearances and coordinates with Prosecuting Attorneys, Defense Attorneys, County Sheriff departments, and law enforcement agencies.
• Arranges transportation of inmates for court proceedings and schedules video hearings with various jails and the prison.
• Performs various in-court duties for court proceedings, including typing and preparing motions, orders to show cause, and affidavits under the supervision of a judge.
• Handles appeals and prepares documents for transfer to higher courts, informing defendants and attorneys of status.
• Accurately posts payments received by mail and at the window to specific accounts and state surcharges.
• Monitors accuracy of financial transactions, prepares daily deposits, and ensures accuracy of cashiers' receipts and daily cash counts.
• Acts as back-up to other clerks by filling in as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduation (or equivalent) plus two years of full-time clerical experience for Level I.
• High school graduation (or equivalent) and two years of full-time Court Clerk experience or administrative experience for Level II.
• Graduation from a college or university with an Associate's degree plus three years of full-time Court Clerk experience for Level III.
• Demonstrated proficiency in citation input, daily deposits, cash receipting, and case summary reports.
• Experience with in-court clerk duties, including criminal hearings and small claims motions.

Nice-to-haves

• Preference for related local court experience.
• Education or work experience with the judicial system, legal field, CORISWEB, WEBEX, SPILLMAN.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Vision insurance
• Paid sick time
• 11 vacation days
• 12 paid sick days
• Full pension retirement paid by employer
• Yearly performance pay increases up to 3.5%
• 4 weeks paid parental leave after 6 months