Court Operations Associate - Bailiff Judicial AssistantIn-Court Clerk
Court Operations Associate - Bailiff Judicial AssistantIn-Court Clerk
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$ 74844 - 90948
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Description
- Mission Statement of the Tukwila Municipal Court
The Tukwila Municipal Court is committed to providing the community with a fair efficient and accessible venue for the timely resolution of alleged law violations in an atmosphere of mutual respect and dignity for all its employees and customers. The Tukwila Municipal Court is dedicated to its partnership with the City of Tukwila in enhancing the quality of life and safety of our community.
The Tukwila Municipal Court is seeking to hire a Bailiff.The Bailiff will perform duties as the InCourt Clerk for all Municipal Court proceedings and assists the presiding Judge in the daily operation of the Municipal Court.
About the CityThe City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22000 at night and up to 150000 during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle Renton SeaTac Burien and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I5 and I405 or via either of Tukwilas two train stations the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.
HOWTO APPLY:
Please submit an onlineapplication cover letter and resumevia our NEOGOV job link. Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the education and work experience sections of your application along with your cover letter and resume.
Veterans Preference:
City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying Veterans Preference under provisions of RCW 73.16.010 and WAC 357.16.110 2. Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim Veterans Preference. Character of service should reflect as being Honorable. General discharge under Honorable Condition does not qualify.
Selection Process:
This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions testing and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request to Human Resources at. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the Judge in processing court cases to include providing defendant criminal history incarceration status/location and sentencing conditions to the Judge.
- Staffing the courtroom during session; recording proceedings; maintaining recording logs; marking exhibits; and processing orders of the court.
- Keeps accurate and complete records; makes required docket entries; and prepares for issuance of orders of commitment and release warrants subpoenas summons and other legal documents as ordered by the court.
- Ensures readiness for court proceedings to include setting up and maintaining video equipment.
- Maintains reasonable predictable and regular attendance during the standard work week.
- Maintains and compiles statistical data and prepares reports.
- Maintains current knowledge of applicable regulations and laws and assists in implementing required changes.
- May serve as lead to support staff to include training reviewing and monitoring the workflow of staff.
- Coordinates Jurors for Jury trials.
- May maintain and update law library.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
- Grammar spelling and punctuation;
- File maintenance techniques;
- Customer service techniques;
- Terminology laws rules regulations and policies governing area of assignment; and
- Office practices and procedures.
SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
- Handling multiple tasks;
- Maintaining confidentiality;
- Resolving problems;
- Applying customer service techniques;
- Creating and maintaining file systems;
- Applying recordkeeping techniques and practices;
- Using proper grammar spelling and punctuation;
- Performing basic mathematical calculations;
- Paying attention to detail and accuracy;
- Using office equipment such as phones typewriters copiers calculators and fax machines;
- Keyboarding 50 wpm;
- Using computer and related software applications specific to assigned field;
- Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public; and
- Communication both oral and written sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Education Experience and Other Requirements
TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (Position requirements at entry):
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and five years progressively responsible court experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Two years experience in working in a court of limited jurisdiction preferred
One year incourt clerking experience preferred.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping kneeling reaching standing mobility grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
