Judicial Assistant I, II, III - Davis County Government

Department: Justice Court

Salary: $19.59 - $33.77

Closes: Open Until Filled

Davis County Justice Court is currently hiring for Judicial Assistant I, II, III in Farmington, Utah. This position performs a variety of complex clerical duties related to the functions and operations of the Davis County Justice Court.

In addition to competitive pay and our team focused culture, we offer the following benefits day one:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 11 vacation days 12 paid sick days, 12 holidays
• 401k match of 4%
• Full pension retirement paid by employer
• Yearly performance pay increases up to 3.5%
• 4 weeks paid parental leave after 6 months

Requirements

Level l

High school graduation (or equivalent) plus two years of full time clerical experience. An acceptable combination of related education and experience may be considered. One year of related college coursework may be substituted for one year experience.

Preference given for related local court experience.

Level ll

High school graduation (or equivalent) and two years of full-time Court Clerk experience or administrative experience. An acceptable combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Level llI

Graduation from a college or university with an Associate's degree, plus three years of full time Court Clerk experience. A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for one year of experience.

• Experience must include demonstrated proficiency in: Citation Input with complete understanding of citations and bail schedule Daily deposits, cash receipting, bail forfeiture, unknown funds, and case summary and allocation reports. Front Window: mail, credit cards, web payments, bail checks, finders checks, E-filing reports, late letters, JV letters, payment due letters. In-Court clerk duties: Criminal/ Inmate hearings and Small Claims Motions and Filings, OTSC/Affidavits and Orders, Warrants: FTA/FTC, Workspace software Information and Summons procedures Preference for education or work experience with: Judicial system, legal field, CORISWEB, WEBEX, SPILLMAN

Preference for education or work experience with: Judicial system, legal field, CORISWEB, WEBEX, SPILLMAN

Special Qualifications

Must pass a criminal history background check.

Must become certified as a court clerk through the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) within six months of hire date and complete 20 hours of continuing education each year thereafter.

Must become certified to access records through Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS) within six months of hire date

Day to Day Duties

• Provides customer service in person and over the phone; answers inquiries and addresses problems using judgement and knowledge of court policies, procedures.
• Schedules court appearances. Coordinates with the Prosecuting Attorneys, Defense Attorneys, County Sheriff departments, and law enforcement agencies.
• Arranges transportation of inmates for court proceedings. Schedules video hearings with various jails and the prison.
• Performs various in court duties for court proceedings.
• Receives and dockets expungements; under close supervision of the judge types and prepares motions, orders to show cause, affidavits.
• Handles appeals, prepares documents to be transferred to higher court; informs defendants and attorneys of status. Accurately posts payments received by mail and at window to specific accounts and state surcharges.
• Monitors accuracy of financial transactions; prepares daily deposits, ensures accuracy of cashiers receipts and daily cash counts.
• Acts as back-up to other clerks by filling-in as needed, performs other duties as assigned.

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