Iowa Judicial Branch · 2 months ago
Judicial Admin Assistant I
Missoula, MT
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.78/hr - $24.78/hr
2+ years expIowa Judicial Branch is seeking a Judicial Admin Assistant I to provide legal and administrative office support for the District Court Standing Master in Missoula, Montana. The role involves assisting judges with document preparation, scheduling, and maintaining case files, ensuring the efficient operation of court processes.
Judiciary
Responsibilities
Types, edits, and proofreads a variety of legal and court documents for grammar, style, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and format; serves as personal and confidential assistant to the judge
Composes letters and a variety of correspondence and proposed legal documents within assigned areas of responsibility for review, approval, and signature of a judge; reviews pleadings, correspondence, and telephone messages for proper action or proposed response from the court; drafts specific, general, or revised orders for the judge’s review; communicates with counsel, parties involved, jurors, law enforcement, and other agencies as authorized
Arranges for meetings and conferences by notifying participants, and by preparing and distributing agenda and materials. Assists with follow-up of decision items. Makes and coordinates travel arrangements
Organizes and coordinates incoming paperwork to keep appropriate individuals informed and to ensure timely and accurate processing of information
Maintains hard copy and electronic calendars of case status, conferences, and other events or activities; schedules cases for the judge; reminds judge and others of dates and events; pulls files and obtains other information required for court, conferences, and meetings; maintains filing systems; orders office supplies; maintains the judge’s law library
Receives, screens, and routes incoming telephone calls and provides information as authorized, screens mail, schedules matters for hearing, and maintains judge’s personal calendar
Answers telephone in a professional, confidential, and courteous manner; screens calls, takes messages, and provides information as authorized
May arrange for, attend, and electronically record court proceedings
Qualification
Required
Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name/phone number for each position
Cover Letter
Three Professional References
An associate degree in business or clerical studies or a similar field
At least two (2) years of progressively responsible legal experience, which demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience in a legal setting is required and can substitute for the associate degree
Preferred
Experience as a high-level assistant
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Leave & Holidays
Retirement Plan
Company
Iowa Judicial Branch
The Iowa Judicial Branch dedicates itself to providing independent and accessible forums for the fair and prompt resolution of disputes, administering justice under law equally to all persons.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Casie Anderson
Human Resources Business Partner
Gary Niles
Chief Juvenile Court Officer
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