Court Records Clerk - Proceedings & Imaging

Spokane County; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County is hiring a Judicial Proceedings Clerk to maintain Superior Court records and support hearings. The role processes and preserves official court documents, manages imaging, and updates the court database with pleas, dispositions, and motions.

You will assist the public, handle protective orders, and ensure timely filings under strict timelines. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and relevant clerical experience; two years of higher education may substitute.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of clerical/secretarial/paralegal experience or related work.
• Two years of education (AA or BA) may substitute for general clerical work.

Responsibilities

• Attends court proceedings to record hearings and prepare minutes.
• Processes and enters legal documents into court management systems.
• Manages electronic filings and assists with filing questions.
• Scans and indexes documents to ensure permanent court records.
• Maintains custody of exhibits and ensures safekeeping of confidential records.

Skills

Knowledge of legal terminology

Court procedures knowledge

Document imaging

Electronic filing proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA or Bachelor's degree may substitute for general clerical work

Tools

Imaging software

Document management systems

Court record databases

Job description

Spokane County is hiring a Judicial Proceedings Clerk to maintain Superior Court records and support hearings. The role processes and preserves official court documents, manages imaging, and updates the court database with pleas, dispositions, and motions.

You will assist the public, handle protective orders, and ensure timely filings under strict timelines. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and relevant clerical experience; two years of higher education may substitute.