Court Assistant II - District Court

Clark County, Washington • Arlington, VA

1d • $26 - $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

At District Court, we carry out our mission of serving the people of Clark County with a commitment to excellence. We are passionate about creating an inclusive work culture that celebrates and promotes diversity. Find your calling with us! Our team is currently seeking a Court Assistant II to join a dynamic, innovative group of Court Assistant team members. The position will involve a wide range of technical operations requiring specialized legal knowledge. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday. This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule upon completion of fifty percent of the probationary period. (Currently with up to two remote days per week). 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. Our workforce leads a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employee Council. This gives us opportunities and empowers us to leave a mark on the world in specific and profound ways. We provide additional compensation to employees whose positions require them to use a second language in the course of their responsibilities. Employees certified to offer bilingual services receive an additional pay premium of fifty dollars ($50.00) per pay period. By joining our team, you will get an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to various court processes. This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).

Requirements

• Two years of clerical word-processing and typing work experience, which includes at least one year of work directly related to the work of the class; or one year (45 credit hours) of post-secondary business, legal, or office occupational training or education may be substituted for one year of required experience.
• Modern office practices
• Business English, grammar, spelling and punctuation
• The operation of Court and court processing activity.
• Detail-oriented person with a strong motivation to learn new processes and a passion for advancing social justice in our community.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and court processes.
• 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.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine, repetitive tasks.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient technological skills in computer programs and applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, peers, other agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Share our values of integrity, ethics, and innovation.
• Lean on your team for support and offer your support in return.
• Pride yourself on the ability to listen and to ask follow-up questions.
• Skilled at preparing professional quality work products.

Responsibilities

• 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 the Court’s operations
• Maintain multiple data and case management systems
• Cashier for court fines and fees
• Assist in training of other assigned staff
• Actively advance District Court's mission and vision by promoting a culture of learning, innovation, inclusion, and respect.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Paid leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Additional compensation for using a second language (fifty dollars ($50.00) per pay period)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree