Court Clerk I / II

Job title: Court Clerk I / II

Summary

Under the general direction of the Court Administrator, the Court Clerk creates and maintains accurate written records of Clallam County District Court I proceedings and manages court documents and exhibits. Responsibilities include preparing detailed minutes, processing court documents and orders, safeguarding evidence and exhibits, administering oaths and designated tests, and performing audio and video functions. The position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, confidentiality, clear communication, and the ability to work independently while following applicable laws, court procedures, and ethical standards.

Typical Duties

• Produce accurate, detailed minutes for all court proceedings
• Identify, number and keep all court exhibits safe
• Prepare and/or process documents and orders for signing, filing and including in court files
• Perform specific audio and video functions
• Follow courtroom procedures and instructions to maintain a smooth and routine court
• Take custody of and store guns, knives, narcotics, cash, jewelry, clothing and other materials used as evidence
• Handle multiple-step transactions such as receiving and/or issuing receipts, forms, cash and documents

Education, Training, & Experience

Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by examples in the above job description

Education/Training High school diploma or general education degree (GED); to perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer knowledge and ability.

Experience - Court Clerk l Minimum of three years of secretarial or advanced clerical work experience preferred

Experience - Court Clerk ll Minimum of five years of secretarial or advanced clerical work experience preferred; Prior experience as Court Clerk I and/or Court training preferred; to perform this job successfully, an individual should have a great deal of computer knowledge and ability.

At Clallam County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Clallam County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

Benefits

Include:

• Medical - Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental - Delta Dental of Washington
• Vision - Northwest Benefit Network
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• HRA Veba (select positions)
• Life and disability insurance (select positions)
• Wellness Benefit Program
• Infant at Work Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation Program/Transit Pass
• Training and Career Development Program

Retirement:

• Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.
• Sheriff's Office Employees are covered under LEOFF2 and PSERS.

Deferred Compensation:

• Deferred Compensation Program 457(b) - Tax Deferred Savings Program
• Deferred Compensation Program 401(a) - Tax Deferred Savings Program

Vacation:

• Generous Vacation and Paid Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• day following Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• 4 Personal Days (32 hours floating holiday)
• Employment Vacation Donation Program
• Vacation Leave Accrual (Unless otherwise provided by contract, all regular full-time employees shall accrue vacation leave monthly based upon the following schedule):
• 0-48 months = 8 hours per month
• 49-108 months = 10 hours per month
• 109-168 months = 12 hours per month
• 169-204 months = 14 hours per month
• Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month

Sick Leave:

• Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month. Eligibility for use of sick leave is established after one month of continuous employment.

• Part-time employee's benefit contributions and leave accruals are prorated.

• Note: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Clallam County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.