Justice Court Clerk

Job Posting Closing Date:

10/01

Provo City is looking for a full-time Justice Court Clerk to support the daily operations of the Provo City Justice Court.

This position involves preparing and processing a variety of court records to ensure court functionality is maintained. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the services provided to Provo residents by performing the duties described herein are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Details

What is the compensation?

(G23) $21.46 to $29.58 per hour (depending upon qualifications)

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule​, and others. For more information about benefits click here.

What are the main duties? (Click here to access the full class specification.)

• 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.

• Administer oaths to witnesses and jurors.

• Receive, mark, and store exhibits and evidence.

• Arrange interpreters and video in custody hearings with jails throughout Utah.

• Maintain jury lists, questionnaires, and summons.

• Prepare jury instructions, process jury list for payments, and assist with all other aspects of juries.

• Answer questions from the public, defendants, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and other interested parties.

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

• Perform other related duties as required.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and two years of high-level clerical support experience.

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

• Preference given for experience in a court or legal setting and ability to type 40 WPM.

• Spanish-speaking abilities preferred.

• May require a valid driver license.

What is the selection process?

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on October 2, 2024. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire, candidate 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.

Why Provo City?

Provo 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. Visit provo.org to learn more!

Full time

Regular

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