Court Operations Leader

Skagit County; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Skagit County is seeking a supervisor for Mount Vernon Municipal Court to assist in administering non-judicial activities and to oversee daily operations. You will help develop policies, reassign clerical duties as workloads change, and supervise staff to ensure accurate docketing and document processing.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of court procedures, and the ability to communicate with the public while handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Must possess supervisory experience in a related setting.
• Experience aligning court operations with policy changes.
• Familiarity with district/municipal court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily court operations and assist in policy implementation.
• Supervise and train subordinate staff and address disciplinary issues.
• Process and docket legal documents and issue warrants, summons, and commitments.
• Provide information to the public and handle inquiries, including escalations.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and assist in goal setting for the court.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Court operations

Policy development

Communication skills

Legal terminology

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration and management

High school diploma or G.E.D

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Word processing

Judicial Information System

Advanced accounting/ch_ bookkeeping

Job description

Skagit County is seeking a supervisor for Mount Vernon Municipal Court to assist in administering non-judicial activities and to oversee daily operations. You will help develop policies, reassign clerical duties as workloads change, and supervise staff to ensure accurate docketing and document processing.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of court procedures, and the ability to communicate with the public while handling sensitive information.