Court Assistant III - District Court

Clark County, Washington•Arlington, VA

7d•$28 - $38•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. The team is currently seeking a Court Assistant III 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. This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO). Our employees participate in various internal focus groups and workshops dedicated to process improvement and innovation, giving them a voice in how they 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, which provides opportunities and empowers employees 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.

Requirements

Detail-oriented person with a strong motivation to learn new processes and a passion for advancing social justice in our community
Familiar with legal terminology and court processes
Ability to lean on your team for support and offer your support in return
Ability to listen and to ask follow-up questions
Skilled at preparing professional quality work products
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
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
Knowledge of: Modern office practices; business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; the operation of Court and court processing activity

Nice To Haves

Share our values of integrity, ethics, and innovation
Share our values of teamwork

Responsibilities

Process administrative record requests
Testify in court proceedings regarding District Court records
Process appeals
Handle all court exhibits
Seal records
Archive court records
Provide information to the public, co-workers, and outside agencies concerning case or court process-related information
Maintain multiple data and case management systems
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