Deputy Court Clerk/Court Assistance Office - Ada County, ID : Job Details

General Summary

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life. Our Clerk's Office team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level. .We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.96% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing.This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

If you have ever voted, filed paperwork for a court case, picked up a marriage license or applied for a permit in Ada County, we have helped you. We do our best each and every day to make sure your experiences working with our office go as smoothly and efficiently as possible. We've worked to make this website easy to use. In many cases, you can find what you need online without having to make a trip to the courthouse or pick up the phone to call. However, we are always here and ready to help you - whether that is working with the courts, our indigent services team, looking at the county's financials or one of the many other areas we oversee.

It is our goal to provide the best service possible and we look forward to helping you.

Learn more about Ada County Clerk's Office by visiting their website.Ada County Clerk's Office

Requirement: Please include an updated cover letter and resume with your application.

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Ada County Court Assistance Office (CAO) assists self-represented litigants in family law and other civil cases in Ada County in accordance with Idaho Court Administrative Rule 53. The CAO does not offer legal advice or provide legal representation. The CAO provides Court Assistance forms and instructions, referrals, educational materials, and legal information. Work is performed under well established guidelines set forth by Idaho Code and requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

A Deputy Court Clerk in the Court Assistance Office generally performs key clerical functions that are sometimes recurring in nature and can be narrow in scope. The work requires broad working knowledge of the court system in order to perform these more complex functions of the job. A Deputy Court Clerk in the Court Assistance Office must have knowledge of civil procedures, court documents and terminology with the ability to communicate that information to a self-represented litigant.

Essential Functions

* Assists self-represented individuals with Court Assistance forms;

* Provides educational materials, legal information, forms, and instructions;

* Provides referrals to appropriate agencies and organizations;

* Operates office equipment;

* Creates form letters, reports, and similar materials;

* Reviews Court Assistance forms presented for compliance to standards and completeness;

* Responds to a high volume of emails, phone calls, and in person requests for services and information;

* Maintains high level of confidentiality and impartiality;

* Processes sensitive material.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

* Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements

* Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;

* Knowledge of legal procedures documents and terminology;

* Bilingual skills are highly preferred;

* Skill in the operation of computers;

* Ability to exercise a significant amount of independent judgement;

* Ability to problem solve;

* Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions;

* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing;

* Ability to establish and build rapport with a wide range of individuals;

* Ability to maintain confidentiality;

* Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

* For bilingual skill preference: In order to qualify as a bilingual employee, incumbent must demonstrate fluency in writing and speaking by passing a proficiency language test prior to employment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

* May be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds;

* Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;

* Must be able to speak, listen, and stand for long periods of time;

* Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed key positions in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.