Senior Judicial Assistant

Utah County Government

2d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under general guidance and direction of the Justice Court Administrator or Assistant Justice Court Administrator, performs progressively complex legal clerical duties within established and frequently changing policies, procedures, and guidelines. Conducts general administrative duties designed to expedite the functions, actions, judgments, processes, and procedures associated with the office of the Utah County Justice Court. Incumbents exercise some independent judgment and initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five (5) years of general clerical support work experience, including two (2) years of proficient work experience as a court clerk.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
Incumbents are required to take and successfully pass ten (10) hours of approved coursework annually.
Selected applicants must take an oath of office per Rule 3-303 of the Utah Code of Judicial Administration (UCJA), administered by the judge within one week of employment, swearing to support and defend the United States and Utah Constitutions and to discharge their duties with fidelity.
Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

Performs progressively complex legal clerical duties within established and frequently changing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Conducts general administrative duties designed to expedite the functions, actions, judgments, processes, and procedures associated with the office of the Utah County Justice Court.
Exercises some independent judgment and initiatives.