Deputy Clerk - Court of Appeals

Position Title:                Deputy Clerk 

Effective Date:              May 2026

Salary Grade/Range:   Grade 11/ $42,000 - $52,000

FLSA Status:                 Non-exempt 

EEO Job Category:      Administrative Support

General Position Summary:

The Deputy Clerk is responsible for performing detailed clerical duties for the Clerk of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals Office. Incumbents assist attorneys, the general public, and other governmental agencies by providing information regarding appellate procedures and processing appellate filings. The Deputy Clerk works under the supervision of the Clerk of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals with day-to-day guidance provided by the Chief Deputy Clerk. 

(The examples provided do not cover all of the duties which the incumbent of this position may be required to perform.)

• Drafts court orders (sometimes highly complex) for the Idaho Supreme Court and Court of Appeals;
• Greets customers, provides requested information or refers to the appropriate party;
• Provides information regarding appellate filings and procedures to attorneys and the general public;
• Responds to phone inquiries from the public and provides answers to non-legal questions about cases or directs calls to others for detailed explanation;
• May maintain the Clerk’s Office vault including the organization and retrieval of files, records, and exhibits;
• Accepts and processes filings;
• Tracks motions and pleadings;
• Transmits briefs and certain filings electronically to specific recipients;
• Prepares correspondence and notices to attorneys, the general public, and other government agencies;
• Coordinates court ceremonies for the Supreme Court such as new attorney admission ceremony, memorial ceremonies, as well as investitures;
• Reviews filings for compliance with court rules;
• Assists with calendaring;
• May assist in coordinating travel schedules for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals;
• Inputs case information in case tracking software;
• Sorts and distributes mail;
• Assists or acts as backup for other Clerk’s Office staff;
• Updates case citations with the Idaho Reports;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Idaho Supreme Court reserves the right to consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the major responsibilities of the position.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree in a related field or paralegal certification preferred;
• A minimum of three years of experience working in a legal environment; five or more years of experience preferred;
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and a commitment to public service. 

• Skill in organizing work and paying attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and members of the public in a professional, collegial demeanor;
• Ability to assist all citizens who come to the Supreme Court for assistance;
• Ability to maintain consistent, regular attendance;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
• Knowledge of district court/appellate case processing preferred;
• Knowledge of the legal process and terminology; 
• Knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures;
• Ability to work with disturbing photographs, evidence items, and documents;
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely verbally and in writing; 
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service; 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.