Deputy Court Clerk/Civil Support-Domestic Clerk

General Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• Process all types of cases and documents presented to court, handling a high volume of sensitive casework;
• Administers database management for specific areas of law, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Processes Civil Protection Orders on a daily basis, maintaining strict court timelines;
• Communicates extensively and effectively with in-court clerks, in-court supervisors, law enforcement agencies, and judges for the carrying out of sensitive and timely court proceedings.
• Creates case files, performs data entry, maintains files and other records;
• Reviews documents presented for compliance to standards;
• Sets hearing dates and performs duties related to scheduling and calendaring;
• Explains policies and procedures pursuant to requests of the public attorneys and other officials and departments;
• Provides phone support to customers;
• Operates office equipment;
• Researches records requests;
• Sorts, stamps, records and files a wide variety of legal and judicial materials;
• Reads and routes incoming mail and assembles files and other materials to facilitate reply;
• Responds to correspondence;
• Maintains high level of confidentiality;
• Receives and processes paper filings, including on-site and in-person processing;
• Facilitates adherence of business operating hours and court schedules, including arriving punctually and on time for work.

• Cross train in other areas to perform the work of others for vacations, illness, etc.;
• Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Knowledge of legal procedures documents and terminology preferred;
• Skill in the operation of computers, including familiarity with database applications;
• Skill in coordinating and prioritizing multiple requests;

• Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance;
• Ability to ensure effective and adequate flow of information with relevant stakeholders;
• Ability to type documents and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy.

• 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.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• 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.