Clerk Administrative Specialist - TLT

King County; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Administrative Professionals to support the justice system. This dynamic role involves serving as both a court clerk and an administrative specialist, ensuring accurate record-keeping and efficient case management. Candidates will undergo a one-year training program to sharpen their skills in court procedures and administrative duties. Join a team that values integrity, diversity, and professionalism, and contribute to a mission that prioritizes access to justice and high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of court and records systems.
• Impeccable accuracy in handling legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Record courtroom proceedings and manage evidence exhibits.
• Perform administrative tasks related to court support.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Court Procedures Knowledge

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Are you someone who is interested in criminal justice, enjoys learning on the fly, can adapt to a variety of situations, is able to make changes to solve problems, and has a keen eye for detail?

DJA is looking for outstanding Administrative Professionals who are interested in playing a key role in justice system administration. This position functions as both a court clerk and an administrative specialist, depending on the day and assignment. Court clerks attend and record proceedings of criminal and civil courts, as well as a variety of legal hearings, and follow directions to accurately prepare written records of King County Superior Court events. During downtime from court, the CAS will perform office duties related to court support in areas such as case management, finance, juvenile services, records access, and customer service.

This position requires in-depth knowledge of the court and records systems and impeccable accuracy. Successful candidates will participate in a one-year training program to develop the skills necessary to perform both administrative and court clerk duties.

The Department of Judicial Administration Mission: To provide professional, high-quality Superior Court records, financial services, and justice system programs; to ensure access to justice and integrity of the court process; and to deliver consistent, courteous, prompt, accurate, and impartial service. We value dedication, integrity, impartiality, confidence, and diversity in our service delivery.

King County is committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. We aim to recruit and maintain a high-quality workforce that embodies our principles of collaboration, service, results, accountability, innovation, professionalism, fairness, and justice.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified King County employees and the general public. We are recruiting to establish a pool of qualified candidates for approximately six months to fill immediate and future CAS temporary vacancies.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Along with your completed application, please include a Letter of Interest addressed to the "hiring supervisor," detailing your background and how you meet or exceed the requirements listed. Your submission should provide enough information to illustrate your qualifications for the next steps.

WORK LOCATION: Positions will primarily be based at the King County Courthouse, 5163 3rd Ave, Room E609, Seattle, WA. Occasional openings may occur at the Maleng Regional Justice Center, Kent, WA, or the Children and Family Justice Center, Seattle, WA. Please indicate your location preference in the supplemental questions.

WORK SCHEDULE: This is a 40-hour workweek, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is overtime eligible.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For questions, contact Joy Fernandes at 206-477-0774.

The duties include, but are not limited to, recording courtroom proceedings, handling evidence exhibits, administering oaths, reading verdicts, and performing administrative and financial tasks such as preparing documents, processing court records, providing customer service, and managing financial transactions.