Lead Court Clerk

City of Auburn, WA; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

State Retirement System pension

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

VEBA

Flexible Spending

Deferred Compensation

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Auburn invites applications for a Lead Court Clerk to support Auburn Municipal Court. This role offers a chance to help reopen the court, mentor clerks, and coordinate court workflows with a focus on accuracy and procedural compliance.

The position emphasizes day-to-day technical guidance, training, and collaboration with court leadership while supporting special projects and program implementation. The lead-worker role does not supervise staffing decisions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High school, or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible court-related clerical or administrative experience, including substantial journey-level experience performing municipal or district court functions and applying court rules, procedures, and case-processing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of duties and responsibilities assigned to the Court Clerk classification and provide Court Clerk coverage as operational needs require.
• Review work processes and, as assigned, work products for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established procedures; identify issues and provide technical guidance or refer matters to Court management as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison or technical resource with judges, attorneys, law enforcement, correctional facilities, other courts and jurisdictions, City departments, vendors, and other justice-system partners regarding assigned operational matters.
• Assist Court management with identifying staffing and coverage needs and communicates approved assignments; elevates staffing, performance, conduct, or other supervisory matters to Court management.

Skills

Court clerical experience

Knowledge of court procedures

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead Court Clerk

The Auburn Municipal Court is looking for a Lead Court Clerk to add to the team! This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in the reopening of Auburn Municipal Court. By applying for this position you will have a chance to grow professionally, problem solve, provide meaningful public services and provide stability and purpose to the court users and stakeholders.

This position performs advanced, technical court work and lead-worker responsibilities in support of the Auburn Municipal Court. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, serving as a primary technical resource to Court Clerks by providing day-to-day work direction, training, mentoring, workflow coordination, and guidance regarding court procedures and operating standards; and assisting Court management with documenting and maintaining procedures, implementing operational changes, resolving complex technical issues, and coordinating special projects or programs. The position performs the full range of Court Clerk duties as operational needs require. The Lead Court Clerk is a lead-worker classification and does not exercise formal supervisory authority, including hiring, discipline, performance evaluation, or other supervisory personnel actions.

Important Recruitment Information

The City of Auburn is conducting this recruitment to establish a qualified hiring pool in anticipation of City Council consideration and approval of funding for this position as part of the City’s budget process in September 2026.

Candidates may participate in the recruitment, interview, and selection process prior to final budget approval; however, no appointment or offer of employment will be made unless and until the position and associated funding receive all required City approvals.

The resulting eligibility/hiring pool may be used to fill this position following approval and may also be used to fill similar vacancies, as appropriate.

Auburn Municipal Court culture

The culture at Auburn Municipal Court is one founded on respect, teamwork, excellence, communication and purpose. We understand and embrace the value of each employee for their unique perspectives, experiences and knowledge. We promote staff growth and development through training and education, along with supportive leadership. Your hard work and dedication will not go unrecognized.

Working in Auburn

The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at‑large members. The management team at the City of Auburn includes the Mayor and nine Department Directors from the following departments: Administration, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Innovation & Technology, Legal, Parks & Arts & Recreation, Police, and Public Works. With a mission to improve the lives of Auburn residents, promote diversity, and support economic growth, Team Auburn is a great place to work!

In this job, you will:

• Perform a range of duties and responsibilities assigned to the Court Clerk classification and provides Court Clerk coverage as operational needs require.
• Review work processes and, as assigned, work products for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established procedures; identifies issues and provides technical guidance or refers matters to Court management as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison or technical resource with judges, attorneys, law enforcement, correctional facilities, other courts and jurisdictions, City departments, vendors, and other justice-system partners regarding assigned operational matters.
• Assist Court management with identifying staffing and coverage needs and communicates approved assignments; elevates staffing, performance, conduct, or other supervisory matters to Court management.

What we are looking for

• Graduation from High school, or equivalent,

AND

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible court-related clerical or administrative experience, including substantial journey-level experience performing municipal or district court functions and applying court rules, procedures, and case-processing requirements.

Licenses and certifications

• Valid Washington state driver's license without pending risk of loss at time of appointment.
• Municipal or district court experience and experience using Washington State court information systems are highly desirable.

NOTE: This position will be required to be fingerprinted and complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).

Why choose the City of Auburn?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

Commitment to inclusion

Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The City of Auburn 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 any 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.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at [e-mail]