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Court Assistant I/II (Project) - Clerk's Office

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Oct 05, 2020
Full time Government

Job Description

Job Summary


The Clerk’s office is seeking individuals who are customer-service driven, enjoy working on a team, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.  This entry-level position will open doors to GROW a career in the legal field!

At the Clerk’s office, you will help litigants process, receive and file court documents.  You will assist the County Clerk to maintain the records for all Felony Criminal, Civil, Dissolution, Probate, Mental, Adoptions, Guardianship, and all Juvenile court proceedings. You will also receipt and disburse the court's money and the money of litigants at the court's direction.

We are currently hiring for Court Assistant I or II to perform multiple administrative duties assisting litigants at the front counter or working as a collection specialist. This position is a Project Term and will end on 12/31/2021.

Applicants may be hired at the Court Assistant I or II levels, based on qualifications.  Applicants hired at the Court Assistant I level are eligible for promotion to Court Assistant II with manager approval after demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.

This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).

Qualifications
Court Assistant I (Salary Range $15.24-19.45):

  • One year of clerical and/or office support experience plus basic cash-handling skills.
  • OR; One year (45 credit hours) of college level office, legal or business training/education.

 Court Assistant II (Salary Range $17.65-22.51): 

  • (2) Two years of clerical office experience that includes word processing or typing and which includes at least (1) one year of experience directly related to the work of the classification.
  • One year (45 credit hours) of post-secondary business legal or office occupational training or education may be substituted for one year of experience.

An online application is required.  For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

URL

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary

$15.24-$22.51
About Clark County

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.

Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.

Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home. 

Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.

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