Judicial Operations Clerk - State of Iowa : Job Details

Salary : $44,553.60 - $70,428.80 Annually Location : Spencer - 51301 - Clay County, IA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 26-00551 Agency: 444 Judicial Opening Date: 08/29/2025 Closing Date: 9/14/2025 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag: #LI-DNP Point of Contact: [email protected] or [email protected] To Apply: Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. All three documents must be completed and included to be considered for this position. Final applicants are subject to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer. To view a copy of the branches utilization report please visit www.iowacourts.gov and click on the careers page. Job Description Do you have a passion for helping people? Are you service-oriented with a positive attitude? Do you excel in problem solving, multitasking and have attention to detail? If so, then you are the person we want on our team! The 3rd Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for a Judicial Operations Clerk position in the Clay County Clerk of Court office in Spencer, IA.Starting salary for new State employees is expected to be at the base of the range. The hourly range for this position is $21.42 - $33.86/hour. This is a contract-covered, FLSA non-exempt position.HOURS: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.To Apply: Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. All three documents must be completed and included to be considered for this position. Final applicants are subject to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer. To view a copy of the branches utilization report please visit and click on the careers page. To be successful in this position you will need to have the following: *Excellent communication skills *Basic computer skills *The ability to adapt to situations with court personnel and the public *Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service *Critical thinking skills *The ability to maintain confidentiality *Detail oriented *Ability to assist Judges, Attorneys and Pro Se Litigants Under the direct supervision of the Clerk of Court or designee, candidates will learn the complexities of our court processing system using our statewide Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). This position may occasionally involve travel to other counties in the district. What's in it for YOU: *Collaborative, positive work environment *Talented and passionate team members that will help you grow and learn *Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of Iowans *Excellent benefits package *Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave *Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement plan *Employee discount program This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the To Apply section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Minimum Qualification Requirements

High School diploma (or high school equivalency diploma)

One (1) year of experience in customer service.

Two (2) years of professional experience in business, court or legal work or related area is preferred. *Education cannot be substituted for customer service experience. 01 Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch.

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02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLYHave you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Ace of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

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03 List any professional licenses you hold: 04 If you are an Internal Iowa Judicial Branch Candidate: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch Leadership and Professional Development Certificate?

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05 Please explain any gaps in your employment history? 06 Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes please explain below. 07 What is your minimum salary requirement? 08 Your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check Yes, I consent below.

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