Court Clerk jobs in Kennewick, WA

Performs a variety of clerical duties such as sorting and distributing incoming mail, receiving, receipting, and posting a variety of payments, setting and monitoring time payment agreements, delivering superior customers service in person and over the phone, and assisting customers with inquiries related to collections. This position distributes reports and court-related information to other agencies and departments to support the functions of the Pasco Municipal Court.

• Attention to detail
• Familiarity working with numbers and accounts
• Proficient with computers, software, and hardware
• Excellent customer service

Additional job functions may vary due to department or City needs/requirements. Assignments may include but are not limited to: 

• Enters all traffic, criminal and parking citations into the Municipal Court Judicial Information System (JIS). 
• Prepares case files and records and schedules court dates in accordance with other data base systems predefined procedures. 
• Records in-court proceedings and enters findings at the conclusion of the hearings. 
• Maintains accurate logs and records related to proceedings. 
• Provides assistance to the judge, attorneys and the public. 
• Bilingual DCCs may be required to interpret at the window or on the phone for the non-English speaking public. As directed by the judge the bilingual DCC may serve occasionally as a “qualified” interpreter in court if the certified interpreter is unavailable. 
• Serves as technical resource for and assist office staff in day-to-day non-judicial functions of the Pasco Municipal Court.
•  Trains staff in the operation of the JIS computer program. 
• Keeps current on all changes in JIS. 
• Informs and trains staff on JIS procedures and changes.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• May serve as a qualified interpreter to assist in understanding court-related matters. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job. 

• High school diploma or G.E.D. 
• Two (2) years of general or legal clerical experience.

LICENSES, CERITIFCATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Certain licenses and certificates, if required, may be acquired on the job as agreed upon by the City and employee. Subject to change based on operational needs. 

• Valid Washington State driver license

Work is primarily performed in an office environment or courtroom environment. Work is performed while stationed at a desk using a computer, standing at the front counter or bending to file and lift files weighing up to 20 pounds. Duties require providing services to and communicating with angry or hostile individuals on a regular basis.