Court Assistant II - District Court

Court Assistant II

Our Court Operations team is currently looking for a Court Assistant II to join a dynamic and innovative group of team members working in a Court Assistant classification. Here in District Court, we strongly believe in the value and the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to making them central to our mission and vision as we serve our community and each other. We celebrate diversity because it brings innovation and offers unique perspectives and learning opportunities. We are intentional with advancing equity, because it allows all of us to achieve great things while honoring individual uniqueness. We champion inclusion, because when we belong, we are free to be our genuine best selves and build meaningful partnerships. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Our employees participate in various internal focus groups and workshops dedicated to process improvement and innovation. This gives us a voice in how we accomplish great things in service to our community. We also celebrate our achievements and create happy moments because we value personal wellbeing. Having fun matters! Our workforce leads a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employee Council. This gives us opportunities and empowers us to leave a mark in the world in specific and profound ways. We are an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please visit here. We provide additional compensation for employees required by their positions to use a second language during their responsibilities. Employees certified to provide bilingual services receive an additional pay premium of fifty dollars ($50.00) per pay period. We offer a hybrid remote work schedule upon completing fifty percent of the probationary period (currently with up to two remote days per week).

By joining our team, you will get an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of court processes.

This position is represented by Local 11 OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).

Who We Are Looking For :

You are a detail-oriented person with a strong motivation to learn new processes, and a passion for advancing social justice in our community. You share our values of integrity, ethics, and innovation; You are familiar with legal terminology and court processes; You lean on your team for support and offer your support in return; You pride yourself in the ability to listen and to ask follow-up questions; You are skilled in preparing professional quality work products.

Qualifications :

Two years of business office work experience is required; experience in a legal field office setting and knowledge of the court processes are highly desirable.

45 credit hours of post-high school education in studies related to the work of class may be substituted for one year of required experience.

Knowledge of : Modern office practices; business English, grammar, spelling and punctuation; the operation of Court and court processing activity.

Ability to : Work independently in a high pressure environment; follow, understand and apply prescribed procedures, policies, laws and regulations to the legal processing activities of the Court systems; express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; operate standard office equipment including word processors computer terminals, typewriters, adding machines, calculators, dictaphones, copiers and transcribers; sit or stand both for long periods of time while performing routine and repetitive functions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other agencies and the general public.

Success in this position requires :

Ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment and follow, understand, and apply prescribed procedures, policies, laws, and regulations to the legal processing activities of the Court systems.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and peers, as well as the public served by the department.

Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.

Proficient technological skills in computer programs and applications.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Selection Process :

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass / Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass / Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

Examples of Duties :

Process case filings that come from various law enforcement, prosecuting authority agencies, and from the members of the public;

Provide information to the public, co-workers, and outside agencies concerning case or court process-related information;

Participate in daily team assignments in support of Court's operations;

Maintain multiple data and case management systems;

Assist in training of other assigned staff;

Actively advance District Court's mission and vision by promoting the culture of learning, innovation, inclusion, and respect.

Salary Grade : Local 11.6

Salary Range :

$25.10 - $32.63 per hour

Close Date : Open Until Filled

Recruiter :

Leslie Harrington Smith

Email : Leslie.HarringtonSmith@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http : / / www.clark.wa.gov / human-resources / documents .

Employee Benefits and Additional Compensation :

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https : / / clark.wa.gov / human-resources / employee-benefits . Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https : / / clark.wa.gov / human-resources / documents .

Retirement Information :

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF). Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here : http : / / www.drs.wa.gov /

If you are in need of ADA / Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.