Superior Court Commissioner Clark County Superior Court

Clark County, Washington•Town of Fishkill, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Clark County Superior Court seeks an experienced, highly capable professional to serve as a Part Time Superior Court Commissioner (0.2 FTE). This appointed role, selected by the Superior Court Judges, carries significant judicial responsibility. The Commissioner will preside over a weekly Civil Protection Order docket each Wednesday, exercising authority granted by law to conduct hearings, issue rulings, and entering orders or reviewing initial requests for CPOs. Funding for this position is available from August 5, 2026 - September 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension based on resource availability. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on June 8th, 2026. Candidates are asked not to communicate with any Clark County Superior Court judicial officers concerning this position or their application. All inquiries must be directed to Pamela Hartman Beyer, Superior Court Administrator.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, four-year college or university.
Law degree from an ABA accredited law school (or admission pursuant to APR 6).
Eight (8) years of experience in the practice of law.
Five (5) years of experience practicing law in the State of Washington.
Must be admitted to practice law in the state of Washington.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Candidates will be expected to pass a criminal background check by either the Washington State Police or the Clark County Sheriff.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate effective relationships with the legal community, the Court, and its staff.
Outstanding writing, legal research, and analytical abilities.
Strong technical skills, as limited judicial assistance is provided.

Nice To Haves

Previous pro tem experience.
Previous Civil Protection Order experience.

Responsibilities

Preside over a weekly Civil Protection Order docket each Wednesday.
Conduct hearings, issue rulings, and enter orders or review initial requests for CPOs.
Preside over various family law hearings such as temporary parenting plans, temporary child support determinations, parentage cases, uncontested dissolutions and legal separations, contempt matters, and family law ex parte proceedings.
Oversee civil protection order proceedings, juvenile offender matters, and dependency proceedings (including conducting shelter care and fact-finding trials).