Courtroom & Case Management Specialist

County of Thurston; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Thurston's Thurston County Clerk’s Office is seeking a Judicial Proceedings Specialist to join our team. This role blends customer service with technical legal support, courtroom administration, and records management to ensure accurate and confidential court records.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in a related field, at least four years in a legal or judicial setting, and strong computer and typing skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in a court, legal, or judicial environment.
• Experience reviewing legal documents and applying statutes, court rules, and legal procedures.
• Proficiency in computer applications, case management systems, document imaging, and electronic records management.
• Ability to type at least 60 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and detailed information regarding court procedures, legal processes, statutory requirements, and case management.
• Explain legal procedures and filing requirements while ensuring compliance with applicable statutes and court rules.
• Verify, receipt, and process legal financial obligations, court fines, fees, bail, judgments, and penalty assessments and ensure all financial transactions comply with established court procedures.
• Coordinates jury trials: manages, identifies and marks exhibits, identifies and verifies juror presence, maintains jury panel and seating list, administers oath, prepares/maintains witness record, and distributes jury instructions.On-call duty for immediate notification of jury questions or verdict and notification of appropriate personnel.
• Interprets, summarizes and reports decisions of Judicial Officer maintaining accurate record of proceedings and trial court time.Monitors case disposition for compliance with court orders.
• Reviews petitions, applications, affidavits, oaths and court orders prior to issuance of writs, subpoenas, letters testamentary and arrest warrants verifying the accuracy and completeness of legal documents. Identifies inconsistency with statutes and provides technical information for compliance. May restrict access as ordered by the court or mandated by statute.
• Manages complex system for clerk's dismissals, exhibit tracking, administrative law review cases (receipt and return) and dismissal and remand of lower court appeals. Prepares dismissal calendar and pleadings, notifies all parties and responds to inquiries.
• Analyzes and completes judicial process for notices of appeal and discretionary reviews to Court of Appeals/Supreme Court. Maintains system to ensure compliance with strict timelines. Prioritizes work accordingly to prevent liability to the County.

Skills

Customer service

Typing 60 wpm

Legal procedures knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Case management systems

Document imaging

Electronic records management

Job description

County of Thurston's Thurston County Clerk’s Office is seeking a Judicial Proceedings Specialist to join our team. This role blends customer service with technical legal support, courtroom administration, and records management to ensure accurate and confidential court records.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in a related field, at least four years in a legal or judicial setting, and strong computer and typing skills.