Court Clerk - SC

Whatcom County; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases

COLA adjustments

Job summary

Whatcom County is currently recruiting for multiple Court Clerks in Superior Court. Court Clerks support judges and the public, handling records and clerical tasks across civil, criminal, and family matters in courtrooms and offices.

Positions require a high school diploma or GED and three years of progressively responsible clerical experience. Oath is required; hours are Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; annual pay increases with COLA adjustments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency and three years of progressively responsible general office/clerical experience.
• Experience with court or legal procedures is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential clerical support and customer service in courtrooms and the office.
• Record and enter all case records from a high volume of court proceedings.
• Work in a fast-paced, distracting environment with colleagues and the public.

Skills

Customer Service

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Help others and give something back to our community.

Public service matters and can be a great source of personal fulfillment.

Whatcom County is currently recruiting for multiple Court Clerks in Superior Court.

Court Clerks are relied upon by Judges, Commissioners, and the public as a key role in all Court proceedings. Superior Court involves civil cases, adult felonies, all juvenile offenses, divorce, child custody, support matters, probate, guardianship's, adoptions, paternity actions, mental incompetency, and abused or neglected children. This position also provides essential clerical support and customer service. Court Clerks work in courtrooms (including in the Jail) and in the office to accurately record and enter all records from a high volume of cases. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, distracting environment and have excellent skills working with others.

Supervisor: Assistant Superior Court Administrator/Chief Deputy Clerk

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

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• Court Clerk - Superior Court

Salary Range:

• MCBA- Range 108.0

Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives annualpay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalency AND three years of progressively responsible general office, secretarial and/or clerical experience.

Experience with court or legal procedures is strongly preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Required to take the oath of Deputy Clerk.
• Reviews all applicable cash handling policies.
• Must pass job-related tests.

At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.

Distinguish yourself in public service and make a commitment to our future.
Whatcom County, WA is truly special and a great place to callhome!