Court Assistant II - District Court

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Jul 13, 2022
Full time Admin-Clerical Legal

Job Description

Job Summary


At District Court, we carry out our mission of serving the public with commitment to excellence. We are passionate about creating an inclusive work culture that celebrates and promotes diversity. Find your calling with us!

Our team is currently looking for a Court Assistant II to join a dynamic and innovative group of team members working in a Court Assistant classification.
This position will perform a wide variety of technical operations requiring specialized legal knowledge.

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

 

As a Court Assistant II, your typical daily responsibilities will be to:

 

  • Process case filings that come from various law enforcement, prosecuting authority agencies, and from the members of the public;
  • Provide information to the public, co-workers, and outside agencies concerning case or court process-related information;
  • Participate in daily team assignments in support of Court’s operations;
  • Maintain multiple data and case management systems;
  • Assist in training of other assigned staff;
  • Actively advance District Court's mission and vision by promoting the culture of learning, innovation, inclusion, and respect.

 

Qualifications

  • Two years of business office work experience is required; experience in a legal field office setting and knowledge of the court processes are highly desirable.
  • 45 credit hours of post-high school education in studies related to the work of class may be substituted for one year of required experience.

Success in this position requires:

  • Ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment and follow, understand and apply prescribed procedures, policies, laws and regulations to the legal processing activities of the Court systems
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and peers, as well as the general public served by the department.
  • Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficient technological skills in computer programs and applications.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

 

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 11.503 ($18.44 - $23.52) per hour

URL

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

Local 11.503 ($18.44 - $23.52) per hour