Court Operations Specialist – Public Service

City-of-Kent,-W; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kent is hiring a Judicial Specialist to support a high-volume Municipal Court, ensuring accurate records and compliant financial processing. You will operate Zoom/AV systems, prepare dockets, and coordinate counsel, jurors, and public inquiries with care and professionalism.

Qualified candidates typically have a minimum of 3 years in a court setting, a high school diploma with college coursework, and a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of general, court related experience.
• High school diploma plus some college coursework in legal secretarial, paralegal support, or court environment.
• Background check and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Attend and document court proceedings with accuracy.
• Maintain official court records and financials with timely reporting.
• Coordinate interpreter services for hearings and conferences.
• Assist judges and counsel and manage case flow logistics.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding court procedures.

Skills

Courtroom procedures

Zoom/AV tech

Record keeping

Financial processing

Interpersonal skills

Public disclosures

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma plus college coursework

Tools

JIS

OCourt

Laserfiche

Excel/Word/Outlook

Job description

The City of Kent is hiring a Judicial Specialist to support a high-volume Municipal Court, ensuring accurate records and compliant financial processing. You will operate Zoom/AV systems, prepare dockets, and coordinate counsel, jurors, and public inquiries with care and professionalism.

Qualified candidates typically have a minimum of 3 years in a court setting, a high school diploma with college coursework, and a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.