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City of Tacoma · 12 hours ago

Court Clerk

Tacoma, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$26.06/hr - $33.25/hr

2+ years exp

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