Judicial Operations Clerk - Dubuque (D1 111704)

Judicial Operations Clerk - Dubuque

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

Location: Dubuque - 52001 - Dubuque County, IA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 26-00524

Agency: 444 Judicial

Opening Date: 08/28/2025

Closing Date: 9/7/2025 11:59 PM Central

Point of Contact: terrance.campbell@iowacourts.gov

To apply, candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Job Description: Have you ever considered the Iowa Judicial Branch as a career path? Now is the time! The First Judicial District has an immediate opening for a Judicial Operations Clerk to join our team supporting Juvenile Court Services in the Dubuque County Juvenile Court Services office in Dubuque, Iowa.

The starting salary for new state employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. The pay range for this position is $21.42/hour - $33.86/hour. Adjustments may be made if the successful applicant has relevant experience. This is a contract-covered, FLSA 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: not limited to e-mail, word processing, excel and internet
• Ability to prepare letters/reports, orders and other documents
• Understand flow of case management system
• Critical thinking skills
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detailed-oriented
• Ability to interact with and maintain positive working relationships with the public, judges, attorneys and other court personnel in a variety of circumstances

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisors and Chief Juvenile Court Officer, 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 including health, dental and life insurance
• Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement plan and 457/401(a) options
• 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: The Judicial Operations Clerk will be assigned a limited number of functions and will be trained to gradually obtain the knowledge and capability of performing more complex duties. Applicants must meet minimum requirements to be considered for the position.

1. High school diploma (or high school equivalency diploma). 2. One (1) year of experience involving customer service. Education cannot be substituted for customer service experience.