Judicial Assistant III (may underfill)

Job Description

Judicial Assistant III (may underfill) | Salt Lake City Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Salt Lake City Corporation, located in Salt Lake City, UT, operating under a hybrid work model. Salt Lake City Corporation is a municipal government organization dedicated to providing essential public services. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth, day-to-day operation of the Salt Lake City Justice Court, supporting the judicial system, and delivering accurate, timely, and courteous customer service in a highly confidential environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early to Mid-Career (Judicial Assistant III, may underfill)
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Salt Lake City, UT
• Pay: $47320–$71136 yearly (for Judicial Assistant III)
• Team: Reports to the Justice Court Section Manager/Supervisor
• Mission: Performs specialized duties necessary for the efficient daily operation of the Salt Lake City Justice Court.
• Tech Stack: Court data management systems, virtual hosting systems, electronic filing systems, Microsoft Office, office equipment

What You’ll Actually Do
• Case Management: Issue, direct, schedule, record, and prepare criminal matters for court hearings, including summons, warrants, dockets, motions, and judgments.
• Document Processing: Verify, amend, maintain, and electronically file all charging documents received from prosecuting agencies and parties.
• Court Operations: Prepare, verify, and maintain court calendars for Criminal, Traffic, and Small Claims court, and may fulfill in-court duties as needed.
• Information Provision: Provide information on city codes, state statutes, court processes, and penalties to the public and resolve court record discrepancies.
• Financial Processing: Process financial obligations related to traffic, criminal, and small claims cases, including payments, payment plans, and managing collection reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High school graduation or equivalent, combined with extensive knowledge of the judicial system, court procedures, legal processes, interpreter processes, and due process.
• Experience: Four years in a customer-oriented or hybrid office environment, including two years of legal experience as a Judicial Assistant, Paralegal, or Legal Assistant.
• Skills: Ability to obtain Utah BCI systems certification within 30 days; proficiency in personal computers, Microsoft Office, office equipment, and various electronic filing systems and databases; strong communication (oral and written) for diverse audiences; ability to maintain strict confidentiality; and capacity to follow complex directions, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure with minimal supervision.