District Court Judicial Asst
District Court Judicial Asst
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$ 4902 - 6521
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Job Description
The salary for this position is: $4902 $6521 monthly.
Thurston County District Court is seeking a highly motivated service oriented positive selfstarter for the position of Judicial Assistant. The Judicial Assistant is the dedicated judicial staff support to the elected judges and appointed commissioners of District Court. This position will have extensive knowledge and involvement with District Court judicial officers and Court Executive Officers programs projects and decision making. The Judicial Assistant provides administrative support to judicial officers and court executive leadership and serves as a liaison requiring extensive knowledge and skills between judges justice partners county offices and departments internal and external stakeholders and members of the public.
Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides administrative support to judges court commissioners court executive leadership committees and pro tem judges. Support may include composing correspondence on behalf of judicial officers researching and responding to issues as determined compiles data and drafts information for judicial use maintains judicial files and records and creates and maintains agendas and minutes for meetings as assigned.
- Performs a variety of coordinating activities for judicial officers to include managing travel arrangements completing registration reconciling expenses and reimbursements scheduling meetings and appointments preparing presentation materials coordinating judicial meetings and trainings scheduling of judge pro tem or visiting judges and maintaining record of judicial leave and docket coverage.
- Calendars ex parte matters to be addressed in chambers performs case write ups manages court record in statewide case management system and local records management systems and generates ruling correspondence. Maintains all ex parte requests tracking them from entry to resolution.
- Develops and conducts indepth research collecting and analyzing data and information of pending or current issues and future trends. Prepares reports charts graphs and spreadsheets as necessary. Prepares statistical and narrative reports on issues as assigned.
To view the full job classification click here:Class Specifications District Court Judicial Assistant Class Spec Details
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Environment Work is performed primarily in an office environment serving judicial officers team members and the public. Position may experience extended periods of sitting and/or standing. This is a teamcentered environment.
- Schedule Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Workload demands may occasionally require work outside the assigned work hours.
- Travel Requirements Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings.
- Customer Interactions Daily interactions via phone inperson and video with members of the public justice partners and team members.
WHO WE ARE:
District Court serves the community of Thurston County as a court of limited jurisdiction. This court hears misdemeanors infractions civil and small claims protection orders and name changes. Thurston County District Court provides recognized support through our court and community support services Mental Health and Veterans Court as well as Probation services. The vision of District Court is Serving Justice Through Serving People.
Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized appreciated and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each persons talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures lifestyles backgrounds and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage
WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:
- WorkLife Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle.
- Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team you will enjoy great employee benefits including a retirement plan pretax savings accounts as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visitThurston County Employee Benefit Plansfor more information.
- Paid Leave:Fulltime regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paidholidays.
- Robust Training Program:Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career learn new skill sets and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
- Deferred Compensation:The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA:Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for outofpocket health care and daycare expenses with pretax dollars.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness:This is a federal program which allows fulltime public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans to get their student loans repaid.Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Why youll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washingtons South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean the area boasts the perfect blend of yearround outdoor activities including boating hiking skiing and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia known for its many restaurants microbreweries coffee shops farmers markets kids activities history and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County atExperienceolympia.
Message to potential applicants:We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position and meet the minimum qualifications we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED and two years of collegelevel coursework in public administration business administration law or another closely related area.
- Three years of progressively responsible executive assistant/secretarial experience preferably in a court or legal environment.
- Ability to operate a personal computer with advanced knowledge and use of word processing data base publication presentation; web maintenance and spreadsheet software applications.
- Current Washington State Drivers License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.
- Ability to type 60 WPM and operate standard office equipment.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Knowledge of organization and operation of Washington State court system; procedures and practices within courts of limited jurisdiction; and legal terminology and reference.
- Knowledge of legal research techniques and the ability to draft legal documents and correspondence using correct spelling punctuation and grammar.
- Excellent communication skills and methods. Ability to apply good judgment and discretion in dealing with staff members the public local and state officials legislators and the media.
OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
Questions about this recruitment Please contact: Frankie Peters by email at or by phone at.
This position is:
- Eligible for benefits
- Not represented by a union
- Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items requested for consideration:
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.
THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment services and activities which is free from restriction based on race sex marital status color creed or religion national origin age sexual orientation including gender expression or identity pregnancy status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston Countys Human Resources at. Those who are deaf deafblind hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 711 (orto connect with Washington Relay.
Employment Type
Full-Time
