Justice Court Clerk

City of Provo • Provo, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provo City is looking for a full-time Justice Court Clerk to support the daily operations of the Provo City Justice Court. This position involves preparing and processing a variety of court records to ensure court functionality is maintained. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the services provided to Provo residents by performing the duties described herein are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Two years of high-level clerical support experience.
• Ability to type 40 WPM.
• May require a valid driver license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a court or legal setting.
• Spanish-speaking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and maintain a variety of court records, including bench warrants, commitment and release orders, appeals, expungement records, complaints, affidavits, defaults, motions, summons, subpoenas, judgements, court minutes, and other orders of the court.
• Maintain court dockets, calendars, and schedules.
• Administer oaths to witnesses and jurors.
• Receive, mark, and store exhibits and evidence.
• Arrange interpreters and video in custody hearings with jails throughout Utah.
• Maintain jury lists, questionnaires, and summons.
• Prepare jury instructions, process jury list for payments, and assist with all other aspects of juries.
• Answer questions from the public, defendants, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and other interested parties.
• Collect, handle, and account for money collected by the court for fines, fees, forfeiture, or other charges.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Generous employer-paid health insurance
• Retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching
• Paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves
• Educational assistance
• Competitive pay
• Regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market.
• Free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena
• A Provo Library card
• 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course

What This Job Offers

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