Judicial Assistant

Clark County, WA • Vancouver, WA

56d • $29 - $39

About The Position

At District Court, we carry out our mission of serving the people of Clark County with commitment to excellence. We are passionate about creating an inclusive work culture that celebrates and promotes diversity. Our team is currently looking for a Judicial Assistant to join a dynamic and innovative group of team members working in direct support of the judicial officers of District Court. This position is assigned to the Judicial Assistants Unit, which consists of approximately 13 members. Judicial Assistants are assigned to a specific Judicial department and may be re-assigned as operational needs arise. Here in District Court, we strongly believe in the value and the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to making them central to our mission and vision as we serve our community and each other. We celebrate diversity because it brings innovation and offers unique perspectives and learning opportunities. We are intentional with advancing equity, because it allows all of us to achieve great things while honoring individual uniqueness. We champion inclusion, because when we belong, we are free to be our genuine best selves and build meaningful partnerships. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This job consists of highly responsible and varied technical and legal process work in support of the District Court system. It requires advanced knowledge of legal terminology and regulations, and court processes and procedures. We work with multiple complex computer systems simultaneously; therefore, advanced technological skills are required. Nature of our work requires a high degree of reliability and confidentiality, accuracy and speed, innovation, and the ability to multitask and prioritize. A requirement of this position is to have the ability to travel to offsite locations with minimum notice. This position is an M3 non-represented position and is eligible for the following benefits: https://www.clark.wa.gov/sites/default/files/dept/files/human-resources/2020%20Summaries/2020%20Benefits%20Summary%20M3%2BPT.pdf

Requirements

• An associate degree or equivalent experience and (3) three years to (6) six years of progressively responsible work experience within a court environment. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position. Successful completion of a Clark County background investigation which includes criminal history (limited to the last 10 years) is required for employment.
• 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, management, and peers, as well as the public served by the department.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced technological skills in computer programs and applications.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to adhere to ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate court hearings.
• Maintain digital record of proceedings, hold, and facilitate virtual and in-person court hearings, manage live internet streaming of courtroom proceedings.
• Prepare and distribute legal forms, orders, warrants, and update the court's judicial information system with information such as hearings held, dispositions, sentence conditions, warrants, no contact orders, domestic violence orders, anti-harassment orders, name changes, probation violations and civil judgments.
• Assist Judicial Officer with jury trials. Attend all court proceedings and perform court related functions such as marking and keeping evidence, supervising the movement of jurors, acting as liaison between the judge and jurors, arranging for meals, and contacting attorneys when needed for juror questions or a verdict.
• 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 Court's operations.
• Maintain multiple data and case management systems.
• Assist in training and mentoring of other staff.
• Actively advance District Court's mission and vision by promoting the culture of learning, innovation, inclusion, and respect.

Benefits

• Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.
• More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits.
• Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
• All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees