Judicial Technician III - Floater Bailiff

King County•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

King County Superior Court is seeking a full-time Judicial Technician III - Floater Bailiff. This position provides temporary coverage in support of the Court’s daily operations and may require specialized or technical knowledge across several areas of court operations. The incumbent provides analytical support on operational issues, maintains databases, and performs support duties where needed. When assigned to cover a court, the incumbent serves as a contact for judges and communicates case information, court procedures, and other operational matters to attorneys, litigants, jurors, court personnel, agencies, law enforcement, the media, and the public. The position is open only to regular and temporary employees currently on the King County payroll. Work is onsite, based at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle, and may be performed at other Superior Court locations as assigned, including the Children and Family Justice Center, the Involuntary Treatment Court at Harborview Medical Center, and the Maleng Regional Justice Center. The position is benefit-eligible and works a 35-hour week, normally Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours may vary according to Court needs. It is a non-exempt, hourly position eligible for overtime. The Court expects employees to serve the complex needs of a diverse population and apply equity and social justice principles as a daily responsibility. Employees are expected to contribute to a diverse workplace centered in belonging.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least three years of experience in a legal or public administration-related field, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality.
Working knowledge of the court system, including court department and related agency roles and responsibilities, key players, and case flow.
Knowledge of case flow and court case-management requirements for readiness of civil and criminal matters.
Ability to interpret court rules and procedures, civil and criminal law, legal terminology, Washington Administrative Codes, Revised Codes of Washington, and the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Knowledge of human behavior and conflict-resolution techniques.
Familiarity with basic safety, emergency, and first aid procedures.
High-level skills in handling confidential information, oral and written communication, public speaking, technical writing, and interpersonal and human relations.
Ability to work with a diverse client population, including internal staff, stakeholders, and external customers.
Willingness and ability to work in a team environment.
Proficiency with computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and database management.
Knowledge of and ability to learn specialized software applications.
Ability to reliably travel throughout King County.
Finalists must undergo a Washington State Patrol criminal background check and a reference check.

Responsibilities

Manage caseloads and determine trial readiness for cases set for trial.
Prepare and distribute reports, and notify attorneys, litigants, court personnel, and other parties about trial case reassignments.
Inform attorneys and parties of case status and provide legal resources, policies, and procedures regarding non-compliance under court policy.
Monitor cases, schedule hearings, and track motions and conferences.
Prepare and distribute calendars for judges and court personnel for interdepartmental purposes, and maintain a judge’s calendar.
Coordinate case reassignments with other courts, transmit documents to the appropriate court, and ensure parties receive synchronized notice of trial-setting details.
Assemble case records and reference materials for review.
Direct and assist jurors during trials, serving as the Court’s liaison for questions and concerns while applying relevant statutes, court rules, policies, and procedures; this may involve multiple jury panels and video-conferenced jury selection.
Assess the need for additional security measures and advise the appropriate law enforcement agency.
As required, conduct legal research and analysis and draft, prepare, proofread, and edit legal correspondence, memoranda, court orders, and jury instructions.
Use civil and criminal case management systems and domestic case reports and applications to manage pending cases in a judge’s caseload.
Update and maintain accurate databases and use software programs to manage a judge’s department.
Research, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, court rules, statutes, and other sources to provide specialized or technical information to internal and external customers by phone, in writing, or in person.
Process mail, email, voicemail, motions, legal pleadings and submissions, legal files, and requests from the judge.
Provide copies of court orders to parties and counsel.
May train new bailiffs.
Perform other position-related duties required by the judge or supervisor.