Part Time Court Assistance Officer

Canyon County•Caldwell, ID

About The Position

The Part Time Court Assistance Officer serves as a liaison between the court and the public, providing information and guidance on legal forms, procedures, and general court processes. The officer works directly with individuals involved in legal matters to help them access resources and legal services, complete forms, and understand court requirements, without providing legal advice. The position operates under the general supervision of the Lead Court Assistance Officer and is performed in a general office environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of legal assistant and/or court clerk experience.
Paralegal certification.
Successfully complete a background investigation.
Knowledge of court-related processes, procedures, and systems; legal forms and processes; court and legal services; legal research; and computer software and general applications.
Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with coworkers and members of the public.
Ability to analyze situations and provide appropriate paralegal services or referrals to legal assistance.
Ability to conduct legal research and understand legal terminology, processes, and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships with the public, customers, legal and court employees, and other employees.
Ability to adhere to the Idaho Judicial Branch Code of Conduct for non-judicial employees.
Ability to meet the stated speech, hearing, visual acuity, mobility, and physical-reflex requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Equivalent combinations of experience and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

Guide self-represented litigants on court forms, procedures, and filing requirements.
Help individuals understand legal terminology and court processes without giving legal advice.
Check forms for completeness and verify the information they contain.
Respond to court-related and legal-services questions by phone, electronic correspondence, and in person.
Provide information about legal aid services and community resources.
Offer educational materials, including videos, brochures, forms, and interactive computer programs, to help self-represented litigants understand the court process.
Assist the public with court-related processes and general legal expectations concerning their cases.
Work with court clerks and other employees to develop forms and amend processes or procedures.
Coordinate with court clerks, judges, and other employees to facilitate case progression.
Perform duties in accordance with county policies, procedures, and safety practices and guidelines provided by the Idaho Supreme Court Court Assistance office project.
Perform other duties as assigned.