Court Operations & Records Specialist

City of Shelton; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Shelton is seeking a Court Clerk for the Shelton Municipal Court to manage technical recordkeeping and complex court procedures. You will be the primary contact for the public, process all court documents, and ensure accurate docket entries while handling confidential information.

Responsibilities include calendar management, scheduling, recording court proceedings, running equipment, and assisting jurors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework or legal environment training preferred.
• Prefer two years of general court-related experience; ability to work with confidential information and under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and manage court calendars; file appropriate documents and notify parties of hearings.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Court, answer inquiries, and assist public, attorneys, and law enforcement.
• Record proceedings, process orders and continuance requests, and manage docket entries.
• Handle cash receipts, reconcile payments, and balance cash drawer daily.
• Enter cases into the statewide court system and maintain accurate filing systems.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework or training in legal environment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

City of Shelton is seeking a Court Clerk for the Shelton Municipal Court to manage technical recordkeeping and complex court procedures. You will be the primary contact for the public, process all court documents, and ensure accurate docket entries while handling confidential information.

Responsibilities include calendar management, scheduling, recording court proceedings, running equipment, and assisting jurors.