King County, WA · 3 weeks ago
District Court Clerk
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expKing County District Court is the largest and most technologically advanced Court of Limited Jurisdiction in the State of Washington. They are seeking Court Clerks who are active learners and reliable to assist a diverse customer base while providing accurate information and resources for court users.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsBusiness IntelligenceHealth CareHospital
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Utilize active listening and problem-solving skills, to assist a diverse customer base, while providing accurate information and resources to deliver the best possible experience for the court user
Accurate processing of cases and updating case records, demonstrating a high level of detail, while working in a variety of settings and scenarios
Ability to handle processing and system changes on a regular basis while utilizing adaptive learning skills
Demonstrate excellent customer service through in-person, telephonic, and written communication
Confers and communicates with management and team regarding time sensitive tasks while setting priorities
Accurately scheduling, maintaining, and distributing courtroom calendars to support operational efficiency
Collaborate effectively within a team environment while maintaining ability to work independently
Disseminate information and instruction in the courtroom setting as directed
Serve as the first point of contact for court users, answering questions and providing instruction within the constraints of legal boundaries
Maintaining the integrity of the court while recognizing the importance of your role as a court employee
Accurately collecting fees and updating financial records as needed
Daily interactions with Judges, attorneys and executive-level management
Qualification
Required
Experience demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills while working with internal and external customers verbally (in-person/telephonic) and in writing
Demonstrate resiliency and ability to preserve composure while accomplishing tasks in a high-pressure environment
Demonstrated experience providing customer service to internal and external customers
Ability to foster and sustain productive working relationships with diverse teams, customers, and vendors
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word)
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills demonstrate discretion, patience, and professionalism
Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality with sensitive and personal information
Ability to work on multiple tasks requiring a high degree of accuracy in a high pressure/short deadline/precise schedule environment
Ability to deescalate in tension filled situations
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy while experiencing shifting priorities within a fast-paced environment
Ability to utilize technical skills by comfortably working with multiple applications and demonstrating a general ability to trouble shoot common issues with those applications
Committed to continuous learning, open to change with a positive attitude, and be able to succeed in a fast-paced and culturally diverse environment
Experience working in a team environment, as well as an independent contributor
History of utilizing problem solving and critical thinking skills to overcome unexpected challenges
Fast learner and adaptable to changing tools, tasks, and environments
Experience with data management, including data entry, organization, and accuracy checking
US Citizenship is required
Preferred
Candidates with fluency in one or more of the following languages are encouraged to apply: Amharic, American Sign Language, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Somali, Spanish or Vietnamese
Associate degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of two (2) years' experience providing increasingly responsible administrative support, or any combination of education, skills, training and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
Company
King County, WA
King County is one of the best places to work in Washington and one of the state's largest employers with 14,000 dedicated employees.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Federighi
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Bernard
Communities of Opportunity (COO) Employment Manager
Recent News
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