Justice Court Clerk

Job DescriptionJob Description

***Applications for this position will only be considered if you apply through www.provo.org/jobs.***

Provo City is looking for a Justice Court Clerk to support the daily operations of the Provo City Justice Court. Civic-minded individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Provo City offers competitive pay; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans; free use of the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and City Library; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the local market among many other great benefits.

Job Details

Application Review Process: Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Position may close prior to posted date if sufficient, qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Applicants must apply via www.provo.org/jobs to be considered.

Pay Rate: $19.65 - $27.09 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Essential Duties:

• 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.

• Operate computerized system to accurately input and retrieve court data and records.

• Open and close court.

• Administer oath to witnesses and jurors.

• Receive, mark, and store exhibits and evidence.

• Arrange for interpreters.

• Arrange for video in custody hearings with jails throughout Utah.

• Maintain jury lists, questionnaires, and summons.

• Prepare jury instructions and process jury list for payments.

• Assist with all other aspects of juries.

• Answer questions from the public, defendants, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and other interested parties that require judgement and knowledge of court policies, procedures, and laws.

• Collect, handle, and account for money collected by the court for fines, fees, forfeiture, or other charges.

• Provide input on how to improve court processes.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)

• Two years of high-level clerical support experience, preferably in a court or legal setting

• OR an equivalent combination of education/experience [substituting each year of post-secondary education/training for six months of experience].

• Demonstrated ability to type 40 WPM preferred.

• Spanish speaking and typing skills preferred.

• May require a valid Driver’s License.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Company DescriptionProvo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities, the Administration developed a brand promise to embody the high standards of the community identified as the Provo Pillars: Welcoming, Safe and Sound, Economically Vibrant, and Forward Looking. Together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and locally. Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. It has been ranked as the #1 Best Performing City (for a Third Consecutive Year) in 2023 by the Milken Institute.

Provo City offers competitive pay, paid vacation, sick, and holidays, employer-paid health insurance, retirement and pension plans, a 4/10 work schedule, paid parental leave, and free use of the Provo Recreation Center, Ice Arena, and Library, among many other great benefits.Company DescriptionProvo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities, the Administration developed a brand promise to embody the high standards of the community identified as the Provo Pillars: Welcoming, Safe and Sound, Economically Vibrant, and Forward Looking. Together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and locally. Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. It has been ranked as the #1 Best Performing City (for a Third Consecutive Year) in 2023 by the Milken Institute.\r
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Provo City offers competitive pay, paid vacation, sick, and holidays, employer-paid health insurance, retirement and pension plans, a 4/10 work schedule, paid parental leave, and free use of the Provo Recreation Center, Ice Arena, and Library, among many other great benefits.

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