Court Clerk

City of Auburn, WA; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

State retirement pension

Paid vacation

Holidays

Flexible Spending

Deferred compensation

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

The City of Auburn, WA's Auburn Municipal Court is seeking a dedicated Court Clerk to join the team. This role supports day-to-day court operations, processes records, schedules hearings, and assists court users with information and service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of municipal court operations, strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to handle high volumes while adhering to legal procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of municipal court operations, court rules, and legal terminology.
• Experience with records practices and cash handling.
• Ability to process a high volume of detailed work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support in the day-to-day operation of the court.
• Respond to inquiries from defendants, attorneys, law enforcement, prosecutors, court partners, other agencies, and the public; provide routine information regarding court processes, case status, schedules, forms, and procedures within established authority.
• Serve as Court Clerk while court is in session; record and document proceedings, make docket entries, process orders, maintain exhibits, and perform other courtroom duties as assigned.
• Possess knowledge of municipal court operations, court rules, legal terminology, records practices, and procedures applicable to criminal and civil-infraction case processing; office administration, records management, cash-handling and reconciliation practices, customer service, and confidential information handling.

Skills

Court procedures

Records management

Cash handling

Confidentiality

Customer service

Job description

This position is open until filled, with a first review date of October 19, 2026.

To be considered for the first screening, your application must have been received before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

The Auburn Municipal Court is looking for a Court Clerk to add to the team! This person is instrumental in the day-to-day operations of Auburn Municipal Court. This role is designed to prepare the individual for continued growth in the judicial branch including but not limited to increased knowledge of judicial procedure; specialty courts/calendars; training; and court technology. With the garnered skills and knowledge this individual would be prepared to serve in higher capacities such as a lead court clerk or court operations supervisor. This position is a vital member of the court team and will support the court's mission for providing accessible, respectful and transparent service through integrity, accountability, and collaboration. As a team we will foster a workplace culture that is respectful and mindful of public service.

This position performs administrative and technical court support work for the Auburn Municipal Court. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing and maintaining court records, scheduling and preparing matters for hearing, entering and retrieving case information, serving as in-court clerk, processing warrants and court orders, receiving and accounting for court-related payments, and providing information and assistance to court users and justice-system partners. Work requires thorough knowledge of court procedures, accuracy, confidentiality, sound judgment, and the ability to accomplish a high volume of detailed work within established legal and procedural requirements.

IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

The City of Auburn is conducting this recruitment to establish a qualified hiring pool in anticipation of City Council consideration and approval of funding for this position as part of the City’s budget process in September 2026.

Candidates may participate in the recruitment, interview, and selection process prior to final budget approval; however, no appointment or offer of employment will be made unless and until the position and associated funding receive all required City approvals.

The resulting eligibility/hiring pool may be used to fill this position following approval and may also be used to fill similar vacancies, as appropriate.

In this job, you will:

• Provide administrative and technical support in the day-to-day operation of the court.


• Respond to inquiries from defendants, attorneys, law enforcement, prosecutors, court partners, other agencies, and the public; provides routine information regarding court processes, case status, schedules, forms, and procedures within established authority.


• Serve as Court Clerk while court is in session; records and documents proceedings, makes docket entries, processes orders, marks and maintains exhibits, and completes other courtroom duties as assigned.


• Possess knowledge of municipal court operations, court rules, legal terminology, records practices, and procedures applicable to criminal and civil-infraction case processing; office administration, records management, cash-handling and reconciliation practices, customer service, and confidential information handling.

NOTE:

This position will be required to be fingerprinted and complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

• Competitive salary


• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City


• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans


• 12 days of paid vacation per year


• 11 paid holidays per year


• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year


• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)


• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan


• Deferred Compensation plan options


• Employee Wellness Program


• Employee Assistance Program


• And more!

Commitment to Inclusion

Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit: www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit: https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits