Legal Clerk

About the Role The Legal Clerk performs a wide variety of highly technical clerical tasks supporting court operations, ensuring accuracy in case processing and assisting the judicial staff and the public. What You'll Do

• Respond to multi-line telephone and counter inquiries; sort and route documents and correspondence.
• Analyze and accurately enter complex, technical data into computer applications; update, retrieve, and process case data.
• Prepare documents for scanning; verify and validate documents for necessary information, accuracy and completeness; index documents and ensure retrieval in electronic format.
• Maintain confidential documents as required by statute, court rule and/or the court.
• Receive payment of court fines, bail, penalties, and fees; recording and receipting payments according to established court procedures; may involve large sums of money.
• Arrange for time payments of fines, monitor payments and take action for delinquent payments in accordance with court policy.
• Process commitments, releases and referrals; contact appropriate agencies (law enforcement, probation, custodial facilities, mental health and alcohol treatment centers).
• Monitor case dispositions for compliance with court orders.
• Prepare notices and documents for court review and signature; issue bench warrants and subpoenas.
• Prepare daily and weekly court calendars for criminal, traffic infractions, civil and small claims; prepare cases for court sessions and ensure timely scanning of documentation.
• Examine legal documents submitted to court for adherence to law or procedures; post, file, or route documents.
• Schedule and coordinate court hearings, non-jury trials, and jury trials; secure jurors or interpreters when necessary.
• Maintain courtroom recordings and transcripts; staff courtroom sessions and document proceedings and dispositions.
• Keep accurate records by making docket entries in the case management system and preparing orders, warrants, subpoenas, summonses, and other legal documents as ordered by the court.
• Explain procedures or forms to parties; assist the public by providing routine information related to court business.
• Perform other duties as required by RCW, court rules, or supervisor direction. What We're Looking For
• High school diploma or GED; at least two years of progressively responsible experience in a court or legal setting, or any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• Considerable knowledge of office practices; familiarity with work-related codes, laws, and legal terminology; ability to plan effectively; ability to work in a high-pressure environment; sound decision-making; strong written and verbal communication; ability to interact with co-workers, public officials and the public.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment; proficient with computers; good typing speed and accuracy (45 words per minute net). Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: PW07 Steps 2-4 $4,467.84 - $4,880.45; Longevity Steps 5-8 $5,102.36 - $5,836.91 (monthly).
• Benefits: Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) retirement program, optional deferred compensation; medical and dental insurance; County contributions to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA); up to 11 paid holidays annually plus floating holidays; monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave.