Judicial Assistant I

Davis County Government • Farmington, UT

8d • $20 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Judicial Assistant I, in Farmington, Utah. This position performs a variety of complex clerical duties related to the functions and operations of the Davis County Justice Court.

Requirements

• High school graduation (or equivalent) plus two years of full time clerical experience.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.
• Must become certified as a court clerk through the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) within six months of hire date and complete 20 hours of continuing education each year thereafter.
• Must become certified to access records through Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS) within six months of hire date

Nice To Haves

• An acceptable combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• One year of related college coursework may be substituted for one year experience.
• Preference for related local court experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service in person and over the phone; answers inquiries and addresses problems using judgement and knowledge of court policies, procedures, and laws; fills out forms, registers defendants, witnesses, and attorneys for court appearances, and collects monies.
• Schedules court appearances. Coordinates with the Prosecuting Attorneys, Defense Attorneys, County Sheriff departments, and law enforcement agencies.
• Proofreads and processes incoming correspondence, citations, information, summons, and other legal documents; records them on computer verifying jurisdiction, correctness of codes, bail amounts and related information. Obtains Drivers' License and Motor Vehicle Records, and Statewide Warrant information.
• Performs scanning of files for electronic storage.
• Receives subpoenas; processes payments to witnesses and jurors. Handles appeals, prepares documents to be transferred to higher court; informs defendants and attorneys of status. Processes expungements.
• Accurately posts payments received by mail and at window to specific accounts and state surcharges.
• Acts as back-up to other clerks by filling-in as needed, performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!
• 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days
• 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases up to 2.5%
• 401k match of 2%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED