Clerks Judicial Proceedings Sp. (Project) - Clerk's Office

Job Summary

This Judicial Proceeding Specialist Project position is highly responsible for varied legal process work in support of the Specialty Courts system of Clark County. This type of work requires considerable knowledge of legal terminology, processes and procedures. 

In this position we are seeking a employee who is reliable, accurate and has the ability to multitask.  The employee will perform duties independently, with limited supervision and general guidance from the lead worker or manager and after significant experience, they may train others when necessary. There may later be an opportunity to rotate through the Judicial department, but may be assigned to any department at any time as needed.

This position is a limited duration project position expected to work up to a total of 24 months. 

Qualifications
Education:

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience within a legal or court environment which includes a minimum of one year of experience directly related to the work of the class.
• Completion of a post-secondary legal occupation training or education program (e.g., Paralegal certificate of proficiency or Associate’s degree) may be substituted for up to two years of experience.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Knowledge of:  Court processing activity, legal practices and procedures, and court operations; policies, procedures and practices applicable to the court; relevant technological applications and resources; modern office practices; business correspondence standards including English, grammar, formatting, spelling and punctuation.

Ability to:  Work with minimum supervision while independently coordinating multiple tasks to accomplish workload and meet unexpected demands; make consequential work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, court policies and procedures; follow, understand and apply prescribed procedures, policies, laws and regulations to the legal processing activities of the Court systems; maintain accurate and complete court records; develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, elected officials, and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; demonstrate resourcefulness and tact in public contacts; utilize necessary computer applications at an advanced level; handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations; exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances.

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

Salary Grade: Local 11.505 ($19.45 - $24.84) per hour

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