Part-Time Court Administrative Assistant (Temporary)

San Juan County (WA); Friday Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

San Juan County is seeking a Temporary Superior Court Assistant to support the court while working 28 hours per week for up to 13 weeks. The role includes reception, scheduling hearings, managing calendars, updating the court website, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree with two years of clerical experience, strong organization, and ability to pass a background check. Spanish fluency is preferred, and the workload emphasizes professional communication.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and two years administrative or secretarial experience preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Type 60 wpm with accuracy.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming calls, answer inquiries, and transfer to appropriate staff.
• Provide information to the public and court participants in-person, by phone and by email.
• Schedule hearings, trials, and civil ceremonies based on pre-determined calendars.
• Coordinate updates to the Superior Court website.
• Maintain Superior Court records and law library.
• Monitor court calendars and assist with billings and vouchers.
• Perform clerical duties and assist Court Administrator as needed.

Skills

Typing 60 wpm

Spanish preferred

Criminal background check

Education

Associate’s degree

Two years administrative or secretarial experience

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

San Juan County is seeking a Temporary Superior Court Assistant to support the court while working 28 hours per week for up to 13 weeks. The role includes reception, scheduling hearings, managing calendars, updating the court website, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree with two years of clerical experience, strong organization, and ability to pass a background check. Spanish fluency is preferred, and the workload emphasizes professional communication.