Judicial Specialist 2 (D6 112672 & 112675)

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Judicial Specialist 2 (D6 112672 & 112675)

Salary

$38,667.20 - $59,571.20 Annually

Location

Cedar Rapids - 52401 - Linn County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-00538

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

09/09/2024

Closing Date

9/19/2024 4:30 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Jennifer.Schrader@iowacourts.gov

To Apply

Please attach a cover letter and resume (.pdf format) along with the completed online application. Final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

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Job Description

The 6th Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for a Judicial Specialist 2 position in the Linn County Clerk of Court office located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The position is in the accounting/jury department. In this position we are looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, is very detail-oriented, has a keen ability to problem solve, has excellent critical thinking skills, and enjoys working with the public. This position will include basic accounting skills and the desire to learn accounting procedures unique to the Judicial Branch. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA and E-Verify Employer. To view a copy of the branches EEOP Utilization report please visit www.iowacourts.gov/career-opportunities

What we offer:

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm – No Weekends

Team-oriented, positive work environment

Excellent affordable benefit package

Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time

Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan

Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions

Flex Spending Account

Employee discount programs

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

Daily balancing of previous day’s business

Preparing bank deposit

Preparing End of Month Bank Reconciliation

Assisting other departments with financial processing

Answering phones

Assisting customers at the counter with financial questions

Interpreting court documents as it relates to financial disbursements

Monitoring financial payment plans

Collaboration with other departments within the clerk’s office

Document processing using our statewide Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)

Assisting judges, attorneys, and outside agencies with financial inquiries

To be successful in this position you will need to have the following:

Excellent communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Team player

Basic accounting skills

Basic computer skills

Detail oriented

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Willingness to learn new roles and adapt to challenges and change

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.

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. Must be bondable.

Final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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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/

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