Judicial Operations Clerk - Johnson (D6 112650,112647)

Judicial Operations Clerk - Johnson

Salary: $44,553.60 - $70,428.80 Annually

Location: Iowa City - 52240 - Johnson County, IA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 26-00404

Agency: 444 Judicial

Opening Date: 08/15/2025

Closing Date: 8/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

Point of Contact: alison.meade@iowacourts.gov

To apply, candidates will need to submit a cover letter and resume. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Job Description:

The 6th Judicial District has an immediate opening for a Judicial Operations Clerk to join our team in Johnson County Clerk of Court Office in Iowa City, Iowa. The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial Branch employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The range of this pay grade is $21.42 to $33.86 per hour paid on a bi-weekly basis of 80 hours per pay period. This is a contract-covered, non-exempt position. Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00A – 4:30P.

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 lift and move files from off-site storage
• 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 and Trial Court Supervisor(s), candidates will have the desire to learn the complexities of our court case 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 widespread difference in the lives of Iowa communities
• 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 with the Iowa Judicial Branch. 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.

The incumbent must meet the minimum requirements to qualify for the position:

• High school diploma (or high school equivalency diploma)
• One (1) year of experience in customer service. Education cannot be substituted for customer service experience.