Deputy Court Clerk/Criminal Front Counter

September 5, 2024

Ada County

Boise

FULL TIME

Salary

$20.10 - $20.67 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number

02335

Department

Clerk - Criminal Court

Opening Date

09/05/2024

Closing Date

9/19/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

General Summary

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Clerk's Office team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start; 11 paid holidays a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 11.96% employer contribution; various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match; 401K plan; paid parental leave; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career development. This generous Ada County Total Rewards package increases the base salary by approximately 40 percent.

If you have ever voted, filed paperwork for a court case, picked up a marriage license or applied for a permit in Ada County, we have helped you. We do our best each and every day to make sure your experiences working with our office go as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

We’ve worked to make this website easy to use. In many cases, you can find what you need online without having to make a trip to the courthouse or pick up the phone to call. However, we are always here and ready to help you – whether that is working with the courts, our indigent services team, looking at the county’s financials or one of the many other areas we oversee.

It is our goal to provide the best service possible and we look forward to helping you.

Learn more about Ada County Clerk's Office by visiting their website. Ada County Clerk's Office

Required: Applicants must attach an updated cover letter and resume with your application.

Performs clerical and support functions related to the court system. Work is performed under well established guidelines set forth by Idaho Code and requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. A Criminal Front Counter Deputy Court Clerk could be trained in the duties in one of the two following areas: File and Serve or Customer Support. File and Serve Clerks are responsible for monitoring the online File and Serve database and processing confidential documents. Customer Support Clerks are responsible for working with the public: setting court dates, executing judgments and instructing the public on court proceedings and processes to insure completion with out of court proceedings.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

A Deputy Court Clerk at the Criminal Front Counter generally performs key clerical functions that are sometime recurring in nature and can be narrow in scope. At times, however, a clerk will be tasked with more complex clerical tasks which will require a broad range of knowledge. The work requires broad working knowledge of the court system in order to perform these more complex functions of the job.

Essential Functions

Assists the public with court related documents
File paper documents over the counter
Collects fees and fines over the counter
Process all out of court cases;
Operates office equipment;
Creates legal forms, form letters, reports and similar materials;
Sorts, stamps, records and files a wide variety of legal and judicial materials;
Process all types of cases and documents presented to court in File and Serve;
Explains policies and procedures pursuant to requests of the public attorneys and other officials and departments;
Creates case files, updates databases;
Reviews documents presented for compliance to standards;
Responds to correspondence;
Balances receipts and cash incoming on a daily basis;
Handles database management for specific areas of law;
Sets hearing dates and maintains calendar;
Advises the public of their rights;
Processes more sensitive casework.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Cross train in other areas to perform the work of others for vacations, illness, etc.;
Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
Skill in the operation of computers;
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions;
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing;
Ability to maintain confidentiality;
Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public;
Ability to handle money accurately and make proper change;
Knowledge of legal procedures documents and terminology, preferred;

Work Environment & Physical Demands

May be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds;
Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran’s Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed “key positions” in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

PERSI retirement benefits
457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

11 paid holidays per year
8 weeks paid Parental Leave
Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
AFLAC

Visit us at adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more!