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City of Tacoma ยท 12 hours ago

Court Clerk

The City of Tacoma is seeking a full-time Court Clerk to join their Municipal Court team. The role involves handling court operations, assisting the public, and managing documentation while maintaining effective communication and organization.

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Responsibilities

Assist the public with court-related inquiries
Process cases
Manage documentation
Utilize the Judicial Information System and Microsoft Office Suite
Maintain efficient court processes

Qualification

Judicial Information SystemMicrosoft Office SuiteCourt-related clerical dutiesRecord-keeping techniquesTyping 45 WPMInterpersonal skillsEffective communication

Required

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 of policies, procedures and practices of the Municipal Court
Knowledge of community resource and referral programs and their application to the Court
Knowledge of City, County and State agencies and offices involved in court-related activities
Knowledge of City ordinances and State laws and regulations
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Knowledge of record-keeping techniques
Knowledge of operation of a computer terminal
Knowledge of telephone techniques and etiquette
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Skills to perform a wide variety of complex court-related clerical duties accurately
Skills to deal effectively with defendants and the public in high-stress situations
Skills to process arrest warrants accurately and in accordance with the law
Skills to operate courtroom electronic recording equipment
Skills to operate a variety of standard office machines and equipment
Skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Skills to maintain accurate records
Typing speed of 45WPM (a test may be given)
Skills to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Company

City of Tacoma

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City of Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city

Funding

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Leadership Team

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Kipling Morris
Chief Operating Officer
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Carol Wolfe
Business Services and Workforce Partnerships Manager
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