District Court Clerk

• Utilize active listening and problem-solving skills, to assist a diverse customer base, while providing accurate information and resources to deliver the best possible experience for the court user.
• Accurate processing of cases and updating case records, demonstrating a high level of detail, while working in a variety of settings and scenarios.
• Ability to handle processing and system changes on a regular basis while utilizing adaptive learning skills.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service through in-person, telephonic, and written communication.
• Confers and communicates with management and team regarding time sensitive tasks while setting priorities.
• Accurately scheduling, maintaining, and distributing courtroom calendars to support operational efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment while maintaining ability to work independently.
• Disseminate information and instruction in the courtroom setting as directed.
• Serve as the first point of contact for court users, answering questions and providing instruction within the constraints of legal boundaries.
• Maintaining the integrity of the court while recognizing the importance of your role as a court employee.
• Accurately collecting fees and updating financial records as needed.
• Daily interactions with Judges, attorneys and executive-level management.

• Prior experience using an e-Courts system (electronic court management and filing system) as part of regular work duties.

• Previous employment as a court clerk with the King County District Court.

Desired:

• Fluency in one or more of the following languages: Amharic, American Sign Language, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Somali, Spanish or Vietnamese.

• US Citizenship is required.

• Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications; the most competitive candidates will be invited for one or more panel interviews. Any employment offer will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background investigation and fingerprinting.
• Work location: Auburn Courthouse at 340 E Main Street, Auburn, WA 98002.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and move and/or lift up to 10 pounds. The vision abilities required to perform this position include close vision.
• Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office environment with a moderate amount of noise (computers, printers, light traffic). This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

• Who may apply: This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future term-limited temporary positions over the next six months.
• Work Schedule: This recruitment will be used to fill TLT positions working a 40- hour work week. Responsibilities occasionally may require overtime in order to meet deadlines.

Marwan Alqaysi 
Human Resource Analyst
malqaysi@kingcounty.gov

Please include “District Court Clerk” within the subject line.

Salary : $32 - $41