Court Clerk - DISTRICT COURT (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

at  Spokane County Washington

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience performing work equivalent to an Office Assistant 3 or higher or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Experience in Criminal Justice/Court related work area is preferred.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY

The following is a brief list of benefits available to Spokane County regular employees. Complete information is available from Human Resources Department. This information is subject to change.

• Journalize proceedings of trials, hearings and orders; receives and files pleading and verdicts; authenticates legal documents by certification or transcription; files all issues of law including depositions, venue and subpoenas.
• Marks, numbers, lists and records status of exhibits and ensures safekeeping of exhibits. Records proceedings by running a tape recorder.
• Files dockets within statutory limits.
• Prepares all legal documents, verifies and reports to all agencies.
• Represents the County Clerk as a Deputy Court Clerk or a District Court Judge in dealing with the general public and performs customer service duties at the front counter in the County Clerk’s office.
• Enters critical data into statewide database system. Court Clerks in District Court enter court dates into Discis and Court Clerks in County Clerk’s office enter all court proceedings (hearing and trial codes) and resolution (decision) of cases by the court into Scomis.
• Assists Court Recorder/Security Office (District Court) or Judicial Assistant (Superior Court) as needed.
• Interacts with the general public, both in and out of the courtroom.
• Administers oaths, call jurors, research instructions, log witnesses and juror time for pay, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.