Judicial Attendant; D5

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Location:

Polk County, Iowa

The Iowa Judicial Branch seeks applicants for a Judicial Attendant to perform crucial courtroom preparations, administrative, and logistical support for efficient operations.

• Provide support for proceedings, including assisting judges, attorneys, clients, jurors, agencies, and the public
• Operate courtroom technology during court procedures
• Assist the judicial officers with preparing orders, drafts, and files
• Assist with case coordination, scheduling, and some clerical support
• Provide exceptional, professional customer service

• Administer daily courtroom operations, preparation services, and judge support
• Ensure resources, equipment, services, and ADA accommodations are arranged and delivered
• Conduct courtroom preparations, including electronic device setup and digital recording management
• Assist judicial officers during proceedings or other court-related sessions
• Assist by preparing orders, rulings, memoranda, correspondence, etc.
• Give customer service to inquiries from judges, court employees, attorneys, general public
• Assist with documentation, filing, and record‑keeping services
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge and understanding of court operations and case flow management
• Ability to support a judge, such as calling parties into courtroom, assisting with exhibits, drafting correspondence and orders
• Ability to communicate with internal and external clients in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner
• Ability to maintain order in the courtroom and interact with upset or uncooperative people
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in policies, procedures, directives, and amendments to laws and rules
• Ability to secure confidential information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to proofread materials for grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel

• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma
• One year of professional office experience in business support, court, legal support, or related area
• One year of customer service experience

• Experience with court or legal process or terminology
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and online meeting programs
• Experience securing confidential and sensitive information
• Experience proofreading, editing, formatting, or drafting official documents

• Collaborative, positive professional work environment
• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in Iowa communities
• Excellent benefits package
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave
• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) plan
• Employee discount program
• May qualify for federal student loan repayment program

The pay range for this position is $23.13 - $36.57 per hour. This is a contract‑covered, FLSA non‑exempt position. The starting salary for new state employees is expected to be at the base of the range. Adjustments may be made if the successful candidate has relevant experience.

Position classification is determined as the ‘best fit’ of the duties assigned to and performed by a position. This position is classified as a Judicial Attendant.

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.

The Iowa Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants may review the Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report from the Iowa Judicial Branch website as part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with federal and state regulations.

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Iowa Council 61, AFL–CIO (AFSCME).