Court Clerk

City of Tacoma•Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready for an exciting opportunity at the City of Tacoma? Join our dynamic team as a full-time Court Clerk at the Municipal Court. Your exceptional oral and writing skills, along with adept multitasking abilities, will ensure smooth court operations. As an organized and innovative individual, you'll handle multiple priorities, assist the public with court-related inquiries, process cases, and manage documentation. This highly challenging role requires astuteness, sensitivity to diverse issues, and inclusive communication. Expertly utilizing the Judicial Information System and Microsoft Office Suite, you'll maintain efficient court processes. Typical hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm but may vary. Apply now to embark on this rigorous and rewarding opportunity to serve our diverse community with dedication and professionalism.

Requirements

Graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in business or criminal justice.
Two years of increasingly responsible court-related clerical experience.
Ability to type 45 WPM.
Ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional oral and writing skills.
Adept multitasking abilities.
Organized and innovative individual.
Astuteness, sensitivity to diverse issues, and inclusive communication.
Expertly utilizing the Judicial Information System and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of policies, procedures and practices of the Municipal Court.
Knowledge of community resource and referral programs and their application to the Court.
Knowledge of City, County and State agencies and offices involved in court-related activities.
Knowledge of City ordinances and State laws and regulations.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of operation of a computer terminal.
Knowledge of telephone techniques and etiquette.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Responsibilities

Ensure smooth court operations.
Handle multiple priorities.
Assist the public with court-related inquiries.
Process cases.
Manage documentation.
Maintain efficient court processes.
Perform a wide variety of complex court-related clerical duties accurately.
Deal effectively with defendants and the public in high-stress situations.
Process arrest warrants accurately and in accordance with the law.
Operate courtroom electronic recording equipment.
Operate a variety of standard office machines and equipment.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Maintain accurate records.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.