Court Clerk jobs in Yakima, WA

The bailiff acts as the liaison between the jury administrator, litigants, jurors, attorneys, the public, and the superior court judges. The judge determines the specific duties and how they will be carried out.

Bailiffs are expected to be knowledgeable, respectful, efficient and helpful in managing the judicial process. They will be professional and courteous. They are expected to dress and speak in a business-like and professional manner. They must have the ability to exercise tact and discretion when warranted. Bailiffs will also be respectful of cultural, ethnic, and racial differences that may occur with members of the public, court room attendees, and jury members.

The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

• Greet, sign-in, and orient potential jurors upon their arrival for jury service.
• Prepare the jury deliberation room for jurors.
• Escort jurors from the assembly room to the courtroom at the beginning of trial and at breaks.
• Be present during the selection of jurors and assist this process as directed by the judge.
• During recesses, the bailiff will monitor the foyer and corridors to prevent contact by jurors with counsel, litigants, witnesses, and spectators.
• Once the jury has been selected, the bailiff is responsible for instructing the jury of their duties, conduct and responsibilities while impaneled on a case under the guidelines of the court.
• The bailiff delivers the evidence into the jury room before deliberations begin.
• The bailiff is the sole contact with the jurors outside of the courtroom and will instruct the jurors to the procedures they must follow throughout the trial.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Any combination of education and experience may be substituted as long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily
• Complete the Bailiff’s Oath, signed and notarized under penalty of perjury
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record