Temporary Extra Help Clerk - Public Defender

Whatcom County • Bellingham, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Whatcom County Public Defender's Office is recruiting for a Clerk/Receptionist -- Temporary Extra Help. This role provides excellent clerical support to the Whatcom County’s Public Defender’s Office in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, requiring strong attention to detail for accurate work results. The Clerk/Receptionist works in an office setting assisting clients in person and on the telephone, serving as the primary clerical support person. Duties include answering telephones, greeting visitors (including offenders, the public, outside agency staff, and Court personnel), and recording and retrieving critical data and information. The position involves constant contact with a wide variety of individuals, many of whom are under high levels of stress and may be angry, under emotional distress, confused, or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, distracting environment, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to work with and exert a calming influence on people in crisis.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Two years of progressively responsible general office, clerical and/or secretarial experience
• Ability to perform the essential job duty of the twice-daily court-run: picking up, date stamping, and delivering legal and administrative documents throughout the courthouse complex and within the department in a timely manner.
• Must pass job related tests.
• Background check must meet County criteria for criminal justice positions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a criminal justice setting
• Knowledge of legal terminology

Responsibilities

• Answering telephones
• Greeting visitors, including offenders, the public, outside agency staff, and Court personnel
• Recording and retrieval of critical data and information
• Performing the twice-daily court-run: picking up, date stamping, and delivering legal and administrative documents throughout the courthouse complex and within the department in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED