Judicial Assistant , II

Judicial Assistant I, II

Davis County Justice Court is currently hiring for Judicial Assistant I, II, 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:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days
• 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases up to 2.5%
• 401k match of 2%

Requirements

Level I

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 II

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.

Preference for related local court experience.

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.