Municipal Court Operations Specialist

City of Kent, WA; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kent, WA seeks a Judicial Specialist to support a high-volume municipal court serving Kent and Maple Valley. You will open/close court daily, maintain official court records, and assist diverse stakeholders with confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, some college in legal support, and experience with court software like OCourt/Laserfiche. Strong written and verbal communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and handling confidential information.
• Ability to work under pressure with a customer-focused demeanor.
• Restrictions: keep within 140 chars each.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and virtual court hearings using Zoom and court software.
• Create court dockets with accurate disposition details and schedule hearings.
• Maintain court records and process documents with confidentiality.
• Coordinate interpreters and ensure accurate court communications.
• Process financial records including receipts, fines, and court payments.
• Ensure compliance with court rules and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Court policies

Zoom

Records management

Interpersonal skills

Public records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework or training in legal secretarial or paralegal work

Tools

OCourt

Laserfiche

AV Capture All

JIS

JABS

Job description

City of Kent, WA seeks a Judicial Specialist to support a high-volume municipal court serving Kent and Maple Valley. You will open/close court daily, maintain official court records, and assist diverse stakeholders with confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, some college in legal support, and experience with court software like OCourt/Laserfiche. Strong written and verbal communication is essential.