Description
The Utah County Justice Court is seeking a Judicial Assistant Case Manager to perform complex legal clerical work. The successful candidate will work under minimal supervision, conducting administrative duties to expedite court functions, actions, judgments, processes, and procedures.
The Opportunity: Under minimal supervision of the Justice Court Administrator or Assistant Justice Court Administrator, performs complex legal clerical work within established and frequently changing policies, procedures, and guidelines. Conducts complex administrative duties designed to expedite the functions, actions, judgments, processes, and procedures associated with the office of the Utah County Justice Court. Duties require meeting strict deadlines, sustained attention, and a high degree of accuracy. Incumbents possess advanced experience in accounting processes, specialized case processing, and courtroom duties. Provides guidance to other Judicial Assistants and functions independently.
Responsibilities:
- Perform complex legal clerical work within established policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Conduct administrative duties to expedite court functions, actions, judgments, processes, and procedures
- Meet strict deadlines, sustain attention, and maintain a high degree of accuracy
- Provide guidance to other Judicial Assistants and function independently
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Seven years of general clerical support work experience, including three to four years of proficient work experience as a court clerk
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Incumbents are required to take and successfully pass ten hours approved coursework annually
- Selected applicants must take an oath of office per Rule 3-303 of the Utah Code of Judicial Administration (UCJA), administered by the judge within one week of employment, swearing to support and defend the United States and Utah Constitutions and to discharge their duties with fidelity
- Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Benefits Package Includes:
- 100% paid premiums for health insurance
- Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
- Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
- Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Fourteen paid Holidays
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program