Deputy Court Clerk/Court Assistance Office

The Ada County Clerk’s Office, proudly named one of Idaho’s Best Places to Work multiple years in a row, is driven by a passion for public service and building trust in government. Our culture is rooted in kindness, joy, innovation, transparency, and a focus on what matters most: our customers and each other. If you have both the heart and the drive to serve the public, we’d love to meet you.

The Ada County Clerk’s Office is a great place to work! Within Ada County, there are more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Within the Clerk’s Office there about 200 employees and this is an exciting opportunity to join a team that’s making a real impact every day. Why Work With Us?

 We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that adds approximately 40% to your base salary, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting day one
• 11 paid holidays each year
• One of the nation’s top state retirement systems (11.96% employer contribution)
• 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities

What We Do

The Ada County Clerk’s Office serves the community through five divisions: Court Clerks, Recorders, Auditors, Elections, and Community Programs. If you have ever voted, filed court documents, obtained a marriage license, applied for rental assistance or researched how your property tax dollars are spent, you’ve experienced our work firsthand. We do our best each and every day to make sure Ada County citizens have a smooth and efficient experience with our office. 
 
Learn more about Ada County Clerk's Office by visiting our website. Ada County Clerk's Office

REQUIRED: A letter of interest and an updated resume must be submitted with your application to be considered for any Clerk’s Office positions.

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Ada County Court Assistance Office (CAO) assists self-represented litigants in family law and other civil cases in Ada County in accordance with Idaho Court Administrative Rule 53. The CAO does not offer legal advice or provide legal representation. The CAO provides Court Assistance forms and instructions, referrals, educational materials, and legal information. Work is performed under well established guidelines set forth by Idaho Code and requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
A Deputy Court Clerk in the Court Assistance Office generally performs key clerical functions that are sometimes recurring in nature and can be narrow in scope. The work requires broad working knowledge of the court system in order to perform these more complex functions of the job. A Deputy Court Clerk in the Court Assistance Office must have knowledge of civil procedures, court documents and terminology with the ability to communicate that information to a self-represented litigant.

• Assists self-represented individuals with Court Assistance forms;
• Provides educational materials, legal information, forms, and instructions;
• Provides referrals to appropriate agencies and organizations;
• Operates office equipment;
• Creates form letters, reports, and similar materials;
• Reviews Court Assistance forms presented for compliance to standards and completeness;
• Responds to a high volume of emails, phone calls, and in person requests for services and information;
• Maintains high level of confidentiality and impartiality;
• Processes sensitive material. 

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related functions as required.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Knowledge of legal procedures documents and terminology;
• Bilingual skills, particularly Spanish, are highly preferred; 
• Skill in the operation of computers;
• Ability to exercise a significant amount of independent judgement; 
• Ability to problem solve;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; 
• Ability to establish and build rapport with a wide range of individuals;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public.  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• For bilingual skill preference: In order to qualify as a bilingual employee, incumbent must demonstrate fluency in writing and speaking by passing a proficiency language test prior to employment.

• Must be able to speak, listen, and stand for long periods of time;
• 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.

Salary : $22 - $23