Deputy Court Clerk/Court Assistance Office
About The Position
The Ada County Court Assistance Office (CAO) assists self-represented litigants in family law and other civil cases in Ada County in accordance with Idaho Court Administrative Rule 53. The CAO does not offer legal advice or provide legal representation. The CAO provides Court Assistance forms and instructions, referrals, educational materials, and legal information. Work is performed under well established guidelines set forth by Idaho Code and requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. A Deputy Court Clerk in the Court Assistance Office generally performs key clerical functions that are sometimes recurring in nature and can be narrow in scope. The work requires broad working knowledge of the court system in order to perform these more complex functions of the job. A Deputy Court Clerk in the Court Assistance Office must have knowledge of civil procedures, court documents and terminology with the ability to communicate that information to a self-represented litigant.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of legal procedures documents and terminology
- Skill in the operation of computers
- Ability to exercise a significant amount of independent judgement
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and build rapport with a wide range of individuals
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish, are highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists self-represented individuals with Court Assistance forms
- Provides educational materials, legal information, forms, and instructions
- Provides referrals to appropriate agencies and organizations
- Operates office equipment
- Creates form letters, reports, and similar materials
- Reviews Court Assistance forms presented for compliance to standards and completeness
- Responds to a high volume of emails, phone calls, and in person requests for services and information
- Maintains high level of confidentiality and impartiality
- Processes sensitive material
- Performs related functions as required
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous vacation and sick leave starting day one
- 11 paid holidays each year
- One of the nation’s top state retirement systems (11.96% employer contribution)
- 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
- Paid parental leave, life insurance, and wellness programs
- Ongoing training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
