Deputy Court Clerk/Criminal Support Specialist - Bonds

 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.

 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

• Processes workflows related to the criminal court process;
• Maintains the flow of documents received from electronic filing through the appropriate clerks, up to the judges and back to their final destination;
• Researches records and understands the function of various legal documents;
• Creates legal forms, form letters, reports, and similar materials;
• Sorts, stamps, records, and files a wide variety of legal and judicial materials;
• Maintains files and other records;
• Processes all types of cases and documents presented to court;
• Reads and routes incoming mail and assembles files and other materials to facilitate reply;
• Explains policies and procedures pursuant to requests of the public attorneys and other officials and departments;
• Updates databases;
• Reviews documents presented for compliance to standards;
• Responds to correspondence;
• Handles database management for specific areas of law;
• Sets hearing dates and maintains calendar;
• Processes incoming Hearing Notices;
• Helps establish, refine, and articulate court procedures;
• Works with external agencies including: Prosecutors, Public Defenders, Private Attorneys, Sheriff’s Offices, Probation, and Idaho Department of Transportation to resolve issues;
• Participates in training;
• Assists in troubleshooting issues that arise;
• Performs highly specialized tasks related to sensitive court processes;
• Answers phone questions from the public and other agencies;
• Operates office equipment.

• Collects filing fees and fines;
• Cross trains in other areas to perform the work of others for vacations, illness, etc.;
• Performs related functions as required.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Knowledge of legal procedures documents and terminology;
• 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.

• 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.