Job Description
Position: Superior Courtroom Clerk, Lead
Salary Range: $4,486/month to $6,009/month, Starting Salary: DOQ, DOE
Location: Clerk’s Office
Employment Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week); Courthouse Union; Benefits Apply; FLSA Non- Exempt.
Open until Filled
Brief Duties and Responsibilities: The Superior Courtroom Clerk Lead is responsible for understanding and involvement in Clerk’s office subject matter and exercises considerable independent discretion and judgment in applying guidelines to work situations. Work in this class is distinguished by knowledge of department procedures and/or specialized knowledge of major department functions and precedence and application of this knowledge. Work involves contact with the general public, public and private officials who depend on the accuracy and quality of service provided. Work requires operation of office equipment where both speed and accuracy are necessary to contribute for proper office operations and efficient service to the public. Work is normally performed in an office or courtroom setting.
Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work is performed in the usual office environment and in the courtroom. Must possess the physical ability to sit for long periods of time while performing duties. Physical abilities required for this position are those typically related to office operations including manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate personal computers and other office equipment; ability to lift (20) pounds; access file system and sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally. May deal with individuals who often have a low level of education, substance abuse issues, and mental health issues. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and illness from defendants and others in the courtroom, and court office.
Minimum Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required. At least five (5) years’ experience working in the court system, (2) years of which are court clerk/civil clerk; OR a combination of education, training, and experience in a closely related field is required.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: File an Oath of Confidentiality with the State of Washington Administrative Office of the courts. Must obtain Annual Passport Agent Certification. Must submit and pass a driving record and a criminal background check that will allow access for all appropriate court and state information systems. Valid driver’s license. Must maintain continued education requirements in accordance with RCW’s. Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required. Must be able to supervise staff in the absence of County Clerk.
For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.
SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT
Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,486.00 to $6,009.00 per MONTH
About
Walla Walla County
Walla Walla County (population 62,000) may be Washington State’s best-kept secret. Located in the Southeastern corner of the state, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains.
Rolling green hills lead to Walla Walla’s patchwork of farms and snowy backdrop of the Blues in the distance. A quaint, well-kept downtown district, lined with lovely brick and stone architecture with first-class retail shops of every description. Fine dining abounds, and Walla Walla’s award-winning wine culture is evident everywhere. With three colleges, a thriving viticulture industry (over 100 wineries), and mild “Four-Season” climate, Walla Walla is home to 32,000 residents. Besides our County seat in Walla Walla, we also proudly serve College Place, Waitsburg, Touchet, Wallula, Burbank, Prescott and Dixie. There is the County Fair, hot air balloons in the summer sky, parades down Main Street… and you’re surrounded by fishing, skiing, boating, cycling, hiking, camping – in the uncrowded outdoor spaces.
Walla Walla County is a great place to live, work and play. It is also the perfect place to raise a family, with excellent schools, public libraries, and parks.