Court Clerk

About the Role

Ready for an exciting opportunity at the City of Tacoma? Join our dynamic team as a full-time Court Clerk at the Municipal Court. Your exceptional oral and writing skills, along with adept multitasking abilities, will ensure smooth court operations. As an organized and innovative individual, you'll handle multiple priorities, assist the public with court-related inquiries, process cases, and manage documentation. This highly challenging role requires astuteness, sensitivity to diverse issues, and inclusive communication. Expertly utilizing the Enterprise Justice System and Microsoft Office Suite, you'll maintain efficient court processes. Typical hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm but may vary.

Qualifications

An equivalent combination of graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in business or criminal justice AND two years of increasingly responsible court-related clerical experience. Appointment is subject to passing a background check and fingerprinting.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge:
  • Policies, procedures, and practices of the Municipal Court
  • Community resource and referral programs and their application to the Court
  • City, County, and State agencies and offices involved in court-related activities
  • City ordinances and State laws and regulations
  • Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
  • Record-keeping techniques
  • Operation of a computer terminal
  • Telephone techniques and etiquette
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Skills:
  • Perform a wide variety of complex court-related clerical duties accurately
  • Deal effectively with defendants and the public in high-stress situations
  • Process arrest warrants accurately and in accordance with the law
  • Operate courtroom electronic recording equipment
  • Operate a variety of standard office machines and equipment
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Type 45 WPM (a test may be given)
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Pay

Hourly Rate: $28.18 - $35.96

Benefits

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of Seattle and 31 miles north of Olympia. The City of Tacoma is home to the Port of Tacoma, one of the largest container ports in the United States. Surrounded by beautiful nature, Tacoma offers numerous outdoor adventures. With a mix of suburban and urban areas, Tacoma boasts several institutes of higher learning, a vibrant Cultural District, and affordable housing. It has been recognized multiple times as one of the best cities to live in the nation.

City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we're committed to making our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, aiming to eliminate racial and other disparities. Join us in building a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds to share their transferable skills and experiences.