Court Clerk - SC
whatcom countyBellingham (WA)
About the role
Court Clerk - Superior Court Help others and give something back to our community. Public service matters and can be a great source of personal fulfillment. Whatcom County is currently recruiting for multiple Court Clerks in Superior Court. Court Clerks are relied upon by Judges, Commissioners, and the public as a key role in all Court proceedings. Superior Court involves civil cases, adult felonies, all juvenile offenses, divorce, child custody, support matters, probate, guardianship's, adoptions, paternity actions, mental incompetency, and abused or neglected children. This position also provides essential clerical support and customer service. Court Clerks work in courtrooms (including in the Jail) and in the office to accurately record and enter all records from a high volume of cases. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, distracting environment and have excellent skills working with others. Supervisor: Assistant Superior Court Administrator/Chief Deputy Clerk Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PMVisit the job description below to view more details about this specific job.
Salary Range:
MCBA- Range 108.0. Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
Qualifications:
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalency AND three years of progressively responsible general office, secretarial and/or clerical experience. Experience with court or legal procedures is strongly preferred.
Special Requirements:
Required to take the oath of Deputy Clerk. Reviews all applicable cash handling policies. Must pass job-related tests. Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost to employees, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family Generous paid leave provisions, including vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year Eligibility for a lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County$50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees Option to invest in a 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for annual health care and/or dependent care expenses Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Additional benefit information
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