Front Office Court Clerk

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Full Time, Mountain Home, , US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $16.50 To $20.36 Hourly

Are you ready for a career where your work makes a meaningful difference? Join the Elmore County team and help us serve, strengthen, and support the communities we call home.

Elmore County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families. Benefits may include employer‑paid medical coverage for the employee, dental and vision insurance, a Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Payment Account, employer‑paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, PERSI retirement, additional retirement account options, and paid parental leave for qualifying employees.

Provides clerical and secretarial support duties by doing the following:
Performs administrative and support in civil and criminal cases. Files documents related to cases such as traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and civil proceedings. Case Management related to default cases, citations, and warrants. Assisting the public and legal professionals with case‑related inquiries, by filing requirements, and case status updates. Managing and organizing jury selection as mandated by Idaho Law. Processing documents for Court proceedings and processing Appeals.

Process and maintain all Unsupervised Probation. Managing financial functions of the court including disbursements, financial reporting, and end‑of‑month reconciliation; performs related work as required.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to implement proper processing of various proceedings, including Guardian/Conservatorships, Protection Orders, Small Claims, Name Changes, Divorces, Custody Cases, and appearances in traffic infractions and misdemeanor cases. Serves as the first point of contact for the public, performing customer service duties. The clerk reviews submitted documents, verifies their content, and ensures they are processed accurately.

This involves transferring necessary information into the Case Management database, ensuring all notes and updates are recorded properly. Ensuring that all financial activities comply with established protocols. This includes reviewing documents submitted through a system like File and Serve, verifying their accuracy, and ensuring proper processing. Administers the jury process, including maintaining contact with the public who are called to serve as jurors.

Ensures compliance with state laws related to jury service. Manages varying workloads, particularly when more jurors are needed or extensive trials are scheduled. Given the nature of the work, which can involve repetitive tasks, precision and attention to detail are critical. Accuracy in handling documents, data, and communication is paramount to avoid errors in legal or financial processing. This role is essential for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial and legal documents within the court system, ensuring that policies are followed.

• Receives, reviews, and files civil and criminal documents to ensure compliance with court rules and statutes.
• Verifies completeness of pleadings, file‑stamps documents, opens, and prepares cases.
• Processes and sorts court filings, including documents through the File and Serve system.
• Collects necessary filing and service fees, processes payments, and balances cash till daily.
• Monitors and processes fines, payments, and restitution.
• Assists with monthly disbursements and financial adjustments in the Odyssey system.
• Assigns cases to the correct prosecutor and judge, ensuring accurate case file updates.
• Schedules hearings, including small claims trials and initial appearances.
• Processes summons, writs, and other legal documents related to cases.
• Provides front desk and phone assistance to the public regarding court…