Municipal Court Operations Specialist

City of Kent, Washington; Michigan; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kent, Washington, seeks a Judicial Specialist to support a high-volume municipal court and its staff. You will be the primary contact for court customers and manage confidential information with precision.

The role requires handling court records, scheduling, and facilitating in-person and virtual hearings with Zoom, OCourt, and related systems. You will work under supervision, maintain accountability, and ensure timely processing of documents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with some college coursework or training in legal secretarial, paralegal support, or court environment.
• Three years of general, court-related experience.
• Must pass a position-specific background inquiry and file an oath of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Attend and document court proceedings with absolute accuracy.
• Maintain court records and comply with public disclosure laws.
• Coordinate with judges, attorneys, and staff to manage schedules.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual hearings using Zoom and court systems.
• Process court documents and assist with citations, orders, and warrants.

Skills

Courtroom procedures

Zoom / virtual hearings

Interpersonal skills

Legal terminology

Data entry / accuracy

Cash handling / financial record-keep

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, with some college coursework or training in legal secretarial, paralegal support, or court environment

Tools

OCourt

Laserfiche

JIS / JABS / AV Capture All

Excel

Word / Outlook

Job description

City of Kent, Washington, seeks a Judicial Specialist to support a high-volume municipal court and its staff. You will be the primary contact for court customers and manage confidential information with precision.

The role requires handling court records, scheduling, and facilitating in-person and virtual hearings with Zoom, OCourt, and related systems. You will work under supervision, maintain accountability, and ensure timely processing of documents.