Court Clerk

City of Tacoma • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

The City of Tacoma is hiring a full-time Court Clerk for the Municipal Court. The role supports smooth court operations by assisting the public with court-related inquiries, processing cases, and managing documentation. It requires handling multiple priorities, communicating inclusively and sensitively about diverse issues, and using the Enterprise Justice System and Microsoft Office Suite to maintain efficient court processes. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary. The position is covered by a labor agreement between the City of Tacoma and the Local 483 IBEW Union. Appointment is subject to passing a background check and fingerprinting.

Requirements

• An equivalent combination of high school graduation, including or supplemented by business or criminal justice courses, and two years of increasingly responsible court-related clerical experience.
• Knowledge of Municipal Court policies, procedures, and practices; community resource and referral programs; City, County, and State agencies involved in court-related activities; City ordinances and State laws and regulations; modern office practices and equipment; record-keeping techniques; computer terminal operation; telephone techniques and etiquette; and correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of complex court-related clerical duties accurately and deal effectively with defendants and the public in high-stress situations.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office machines and equipment and courtroom electronic recording equipment.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy, and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Type 45 words per minute; a test may be given.
• Pass a background check and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public with court-related inquiries.
• Process cases and manage court documentation.
• Perform complex court-related clerical duties accurately.
• Process arrest warrants accurately and in accordance with the law.
• Operate courtroom electronic recording equipment.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED