Judicial Technician III - Floater Bailiff

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Superior Court seeks a Judicial Technician III-Floater Bailiff to support court operations onsite in Seattle. The role emphasizes maintaining case calendars, assisting judges, and coordinating with attorneys, litigants, jurors, and staff during trials.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least three years of relevant legal or public administration experience, with the ability to travel across the county and handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years experience in a legal or public administration-related field.
• Ability to travel reliably across the county and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads and determine trial readiness; prepare and distribute reports.
• Monitor cases, schedule hearings, and coordinate calendars for judges and staff.
• Serve as jurors liaison during trials and assist with jury panels and video-conferenced selection.
• Assess security needs and liaise with law enforcement when required.
• Perform legal research, draft and edit legal documents and correspondence.
• Use case management systems and database software to track pending cases and maintain records.
• Support other court operations and train new bailiffs as needed.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, litigants, and public while upholding court rules.

Skills

Strong communication

Public service

Problem solving

Court procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

This posting is open to employees currently on the King County payroll, including temporary employees. Applications from the public are not being considered at this time.

King County Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Judicial Technician III-Floater Bailiff. The Court is Washington State’s largest general jurisdiction trial court, handling civil matters, domestic matters, felony criminal cases, juvenile matters, and appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, King County Superior Court is nationally recognized for innovation. The court’s mission is to equitably serve the diverse public by administering justice through accessible, inclusive, and unbiased forums for the fair, understandable, and timely resolution of legal matters.

The responsibilities of this position include performing a variety of job-related duties as a temporary replacement in support of the daily operations of the Court. Work assignments may require specialized or technical knowledge in several areas of court operations. The incumbent provides analytical support on operational issues, maintains databases, and performs a wide range of support duties where needed within the department. When covering in a court, the incumbent acts as the contact person for the judges and communicates technical and sensitive information to attorneys, litigants, jurors, court personnel, agencies, law enforcement, media, and the public regarding case information, court procedures, and other matters related to the operations of the department.

It is the vision of King County Superior Court (KCSC) to be open to all, trusted by all, and to provide justice for all. To fulfill Superior Court's Mission, Values, and Vision, employees at all levels serve the complex needs of a diverse population of Court users. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation. At KCSC, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

Who may apply

This position is open only to regular and temporary employees who are currently on the King County payroll. Candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitment.

Work location

This position performs work onsite and is based in the King County Courthouse, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The incumbent will be required to work at other Superior Court locations as assigned, including the Children and Family Justice Center, the Involuntary Treatment Court at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, and other locations.

Work schedule and terms

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position working a 35-hour work week. The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Variations from these hours may occur based on the needs of the Court. This position is non-exempt (hourly) from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime-eligible.

This classification encompasses assignments in various divisions of Court Operations. No one position is responsible for all listed duties, nor are the duties listed representative of the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level.

• Responsible for the management of caseloads and determining trial readiness of cases set for trial. Prepare and distribute reports, and notify attorneys, litigants, court personnel, and other parties on the reassignment of cases for trial. Inform attorneys and parties of case status and provide legal resources, policies, and procedures for non-compliance per court policy.
• Monitor cases, schedule hearings, track motions and conferences. Prepare and distribute calendars for judges and other court personnel for inter-department purposes; maintain a judge's calendar. Coordinate with courts regarding the reassignment of cases, transmit documents to the appropriate court, and synchronize notice to all parties of trial setting details. Assemble records and reference materials for cases for review.
• Direct and assist jurors during trials by acting as the Court's liaison for questions and concerns while complying with and applying appropriate statutes, court rules, policies, and procedures. This may involve multiple jury panels and video-conferenced jury selection.
• Assess the need for extra security measures and advise the appropriate law enforcement agency.
• May be required to perform legal research and analysis, and prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, court orders, and jury instructions. This includes drafting, preparing, proofreading, and editing of those legal documents.
• Use the court's civil and criminal case management system and domestic case reports and applications to manage all pending cases in the judge's individual caseload. Update and maintain accurate databases. Use a wide variety of software programs to manage a judge's department.
• Research, interpret, and comprehend policies, procedures, state and local court rules, statutes, and other relevant sources to provide information relating to specialized or technical services for internal and/or external customers over the phone, in writing, and or in person.
• Process mail, email, voicemail, motions, legal pleadings and submissions, legal files, and requests from the judge. Provide copies of court orders to parties and counsel.
• May train new bailiffs.
• Perform any other position related duties required by the judge or the supervisor.

A high school diploma and three or more years of experience in a legal or public administration-related field, or a combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Independent judgment and confidentiality are required.

Working knowledge of the court system, including roles and responsibilities of court departments and related agencies, key players, and case flow. Knowledge of case flow as it relates to the court's case management, including requirements of case readiness for civil and criminal matters. Ability to interpret court rules and procedures, civil and criminal law, legal terminology, Washington Administrative Codes, Revised Codes of Washington, and the Code of Judicial Conduct.

Knowledge of human behavior and conflict resolution techniques. Familiar with basic safety, emergency, and first aid procedures. High level of skill in maintaining confidential information; oral and written communications, including public speaking; technical writing; interpersonal and human relations and ability to work with a diverse client population, including internal staff and other stakeholders, and external customers. Must be willing and able to work in a team environment. Must be proficient with various computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs and database management. Must have knowledge of and ability to learn specialized software applications.

Special requirements

The ability to reliably travel throughout the county is required. Finalists are subject to the Washington State Patrol criminal background check and a reference check. Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying.

Selection process

Application materials will be screened for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.

Union membership

This position is not represented by a union.

King County Superior Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at 206-477-1529.