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 guidance on legal forms, procedures, and general court processes without giving legal advice. The officer works directly with people involved in legal matters to help them access resources and legal services, complete forms, and understand court requirements. The position operates under the general supervision of the Lead Court Assistance Officer, and its principal duties are performed in a general office environment. The role provides information and educational materials to self-represented litigants, checks forms for completeness, responds to questions, and coordinates with court clerks, judges, and other employees to facilitate case progression and improve forms and procedures. The officer follows county policies and procedures, safety practices, and guidance provided by the Court Assistance office project of the Idaho Supreme Court.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of legal assistant and/or court clerk experience; an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
Knowledge of court-related processes, procedures, and systems.
Knowledge of legal forms and processes and of the principles and practices of court and legal services and legal research.
Knowledge of computer software and general applications.
Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with coworkers and members of the public to provide high-quality public service.
Ability to analyze situations and provide effective and appropriate paralegal services or referrals to legal assistance.
Ability to perform legal research and understand legal terminology, processes, and procedures.
Effective communication skills and ability to establish 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.
Successfully complete a background investigation.
Ability to speak clearly, with or without accommodation, to convey detailed or important information accurately, loudly, and/or quickly.
Sufficient hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to hear normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Visual acuity, with or without accommodation, to read instructions and review and organize documents.
Sufficient mobility and physical reflexes to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks.
Ability to lift 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification.
Bilingual English-Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to self-represented litigants about court forms, procedures, and filing requirements.
Help individuals understand legal terminology and court processes without providing legal advice.
Check and verify information on forms for completeness.
Respond to court-related and legal-services questions by phone, electronic correspondence, or in person.
Provide information about legal aid services and community resources.
Provide educational materials, including videos, brochures, forms, and interactive computer programs, to educate self-represented litigants about court processes.
Assist the public with court-related processes and general legal expectations related to individual 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 work in accordance with county policies, procedures, safety practices, and guidelines provided by the Idaho Supreme Court Court Assistance office project.
Perform other duties as assigned.