Court Records & Hearings Specialist

City of Issaquah; Issaquah (WA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Plans

HSA Contributions

Dental and Vision

Vacation and sick time

14 paid holidays

DRS retirement plan

Deferred Compensation

Zusammenfassung

City of Issaquah is seeking a Court Clerk to document and manage detailed records for criminal, infraction, and parking cases in the Municipal Court. The role supports judges and legal parties during hearings, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in a fast-paced environment.

Public assistance and guidance through the court process are integral parts of the role. The position emphasizes confidentiality, independent decision-making, and adherence to city ordinances and state regulations.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience in a district or municipal court, legal department or office, law enforcement, or a closely related field.
• Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.

Aufgaben

• Enter all cases (criminal citations, traffic infractions, and parking tickets) into JIS, verify IDs, and set hearings.
• Process traffic infractions, photo enforcement, and parking tickets; document rulings in JIS and manage payment plans.
• Research cases and determine appropriate actions, ensuring compliance with court procedures and deadlines.
• Serve as in-Court Clerk; record proceedings, maintain exhibits, and update agencies with conviction information.
• Prepare courtroom calendars and case files; ensure readiness and timely distribution of records.
• Coordinate in-custody transports and notify involved parties; manage related paperwork.
• Respond to public records requests and assist the public with court process information.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Record keeping

Court procedures

Attention to detail

Communication

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

SharePoint

OCourts

JIS Database

Jobbeschreibung

City of Issaquah is seeking a Court Clerk to document and manage detailed records for criminal, infraction, and parking cases in the Municipal Court. The role supports judges and legal parties during hearings, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in a fast-paced environment.

Public assistance and guidance through the court process are integral parts of the role. The position emphasizes confidentiality, independent decision-making, and adherence to city ordinances and state regulations.