Administrative Support Technician - CASA

Administrative Professional For Court Appointed Special Advocates

King County Family Court is seeking an administrative professional with a passion for supporting Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children in dependency court proceedings. This full-time, benefited term-limited-temporary appointment is anticipated to last up to 12 months and will provide a variety of administrative and customer service tasks in support of the CASA program.

It is the vision of King County Superior Court to be open to all, trusted by all, and to provide justice for all. To fulfill Superior Court's Mission, Values, and Vision, employees at all levels serve the complex needs of a diverse population of Court users. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation. At KCSC, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

Who may apply : This position is open to all qualified applicants. Applications may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitments.

Work location : This position is based in the Children and Family Justice Center 1211 E. Alder Street, Seattle, Washington. The incumbent may be required to work at other Superior Court facilities as needed.

Work schedule and terms : This is full-time, benefit-eligible position working a 35-hour work week. The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. Variations from these hours may occur based on the needs of the Court. This position is non-exempt (hourly) from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime-eligible.

Additional materials required : Please include a resume and cover letter describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are supplemental to your application. You must still completely fill out the on-line application with your relevant education and work experience. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter, or if you reference "see resume" on your application. Please note that you can attach multiple documents to your application.

Job duties :

• Provide program-specific information to internal and external customers.
• Establish and maintain databases. Verify validity, accuracy, proper format and completeness of information received. Code, modify, track and retrieve information and compile data that may require information searches through a variety of sources.
• Interview customers to identify and document services needed.
• Perform basic to moderate numerical calculations involving processing expense vouchers.
• Compose, draft, proofread and edit documents or correspondence.
• Process mail and disseminate materials and reports.
• Modify and update desk procedures that relate to assigned work. May take minutes at meetings, schedule meetings, and maintain calendars for supervisor or work unit or program.
• May be assigned the orientation or training of co-workers.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills :

A high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of two years' administrative / office experience is required. Knowledge of specialized court databases and programs, and general office principles and practices. Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Able to follow oral and written instructions. Experience working with diverse populations and / or emotional situations with cultural sensitivity. Able to maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters. Must have the ability to work independently and with a team.

Supplemental information :

Necessary special requirements : The ability to reliably travel throughout the County is required. Finalists are subject to the Washington State Patrol criminal background check and a reference check. Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying. Selection process : Application materials will be screened for qualifications and the most competitive candidates may be invited to one or more interviews. Union membership : This position is not represented by a union. Retirement plan eligibility : This position is not anticipated to be eligible for participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems upon appointment. King County Superior Court 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 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.