Clerks Judicial Proceedings - District Court

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Apr 08, 2021
Full time Government

Job Description

Job Summary 

This position is assigned to the Judicial Assistants Unit, and consists of highly responsible and varied technical and legal process work in support of the District Court system. It requires advanced knowledge of legal terminology, processes and procedures, and advanced technological skills. Work requires a high degree of reliability, accuracy and speed, and the ability to multitask and prioritize.

Incumbents are required to perform duties independently, with limited supervision and general guidance from the judicial officer and department manager. Incumbents are assigned to a specific judicial department on a rotation basis, but may be assigned to any department at any time as needed. 

Qualifications
Education and Experience:
 

Three 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 ($19.88 - $25.39) per hour

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Local 11.505 ($19.88 - $25.39) per hour