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Judicial Assistant - District Court

Clark County
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APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

 

 

Job Summary

At District Court, we carry out our mission of serving the people of Clark County with commitment to excellence. We are passionate about creating an inclusive work culture that celebrates and promotes diversity.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • An associate degree or equivalent experience and (3) three years to (6) six years of progressively responsible work experience within a court environment.  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Special requirements and/or qualifications:

Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position.  Successful completion of a Clark County background investigation which includes criminal history (limited to the last 10 years) is required for employment.

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 elected officials, management, and peers, as well as the public served by the department.
  • Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Advanced technological skills in computer programs and applications.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to adhere to ethical conduct.

Selection Process:

Resumes 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.

Resume and Cover Letter (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the Clark County application, applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter.. Documents must be added to the Documents section of My Application. Applications that do not include a Resume and Cover Letter will not be considered.

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

As a Judicial Assistant your typical daily responsibilities will be to:

  • Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate court hearings.
  • Maintain digital record of proceedings, hold, and facilitate virtual and in-person court hearings, manage live internet streaming of courtroom proceedings.
  • Prepare and distribute legal forms, orders, warrants, and update the court’s judicial information system with information such as hearings held, dispositions, sentence conditions, warrants, no contact orders, domestic violence orders, anti-harassment orders, name changes, probation violations and civil judgments.
  • Assist Judicial Officer with jury trials.  Attend all court proceedings and perform court related functions such as marking and keeping evidence, supervising the movement of jurors, acting as liaison between the judge and jurors, arranging for meals, and contacting attorneys when needed for juror questions or a verdict.
  • 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 and mentoring of other staff.
  • Actively advance District Court's mission and vision by promoting the culture of learning, innovation, inclusion, and respect.

Salary Grade

M3.8

Salary Range

$28.83 - $38.91- per hour

Close Date

Open Until FilledRecruiter

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.

 

 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county