Family Court Facilitator
Family Court Facilitator
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$ 4669 - 6210
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The salary for this position is: $4669.00 $6210.00 monthly.
Thurston County Clerks Office is seeking a professional motivated and dependable candidate for the position of Family Court Facilitator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for those with excellent customer service experience seeking to begin their career in the court system work in a great environment and receive excellent benefits.
The Family Court Facilitator is responsible for providing a broad spectrum of legal information and technical assistance to selfrepresented individuals in dissolutions legal separations paternity actions meretricious relationship proceedings adoptions child support modifications/ adjustments parenting plan modifications actions for contempt/enforcement of orders and petitions for visitation/custody by third parties cases (Title 26 RCW). Work assignment requires specialized administrative and paralegal work on all family law matters and extensive expertise in complex divorce issues and court operations. Responsibilities may include analyzing factual information and documents researching and drafting pleadings and creating detailed instructions for each process.
The Facilitators perform legal research and are responsible for designing developing and maintaining procedures instructions pleadings informational brochures and other materials related to the program. Prepares programs and conducts weekly public education seminars and training sessions for customers. Works independently in accordance with general directions and interprets and applies courts rules statutes and rules of procedure. The Family Court Facilitator also serves as a community liaison and referral for selfrepresented individuals court personnel and internal and external agencies.
Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:
- Interviews pro se litigants to ascertain legal direction and determine what steps are needed to complete their case. Investigates facts and underlying issues; reviews legal files and documents and all other information relevant to the issues. Performs legal research of statutes cases and state and local court rules regarding family law matters. Performs a variety of duties including: reviewing case files for completeness; monitoring compliance with state and local court rules statutory authority and court procedures; reviewing pleadings and legal documents for compliance with applicable law and any previously entered orders. Uses Superior Court Management Information System to assist litigants in tracking the activity of their cases; performs child support calculations.
- Completes legal research and writes detailed instructions for form packets focused on complex family law actions. Prepares specific pleadings required for specific issues which are presented for judicial approval. Creates and develops alternative methods for presentation of instructions/information (e.g. video power point training classes brochures and other written material) including scriptwriting or curriculum production and presentation.
- Acts as a liaison between judges court commissioners court staff and the public. Screens requests for contact with judicial officers and responds to various questions from lawyers the press other staff and the general public in person and by phone.
- Participates in various state sponsored committees committed to ensuring access to justice for self represented litigants; networks with various legal programs county state and nationwide. Serves as liaison with other agencies and jurisdictions.
- Assists selfrepresented litigants find legal assistance programs social services DSHS Division of Child Support CPS Prosecuting Attorneys or other state County and community services. Refers individuals in need of attorney involvement to local lawyer referral opportunities as well as alternative dispute referral programs and community resources providing various family law forms and instructions. Updates and maintains community referral lists for family law related issues providing instruction and training sources as appropriate.
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Environment Work is performed primarily in an office environment with lifting required on occasion. A physical hazard may occur from agitated defendants awaiting or during trails or hearings.
- 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 inperson phone and video with Thurston County staff and the public.
WHO WE ARE:
The County Clerk has two departments: the Criminal and Civil Division and the Family Juvenile and Probate/Guardianship Division. The Clerks office consists of the County Clerk Chief Deputy Clerk Managers and staff. The Clerks office is an integral part of the executive branch of government in that it preserves for the public unfettered access to a fair accurate and independently established record of the opinions decisions and judgments of the court.
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.
- Flexible Work Schedules:Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
- 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 at.
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 paralegal certification and five years experience in court procedures and processes are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the course work and working knowledge of human behavior family dynamics and domestic violence; and cultural diversity is essential.
- Working knowledge of statutes court rules court procedures and processes in all aspects of domestic relations law; the court system including roles and responsibilities of court departments and related agencies key players and case flow.
- Ability to utilize a computer and applicable software applications including word processing and database management to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
- Must possess exceptional oral and written communication skills to be able to disseminate complex legal information to litigants of various education and social levels. Possesses advanced interviewing skills and techniques and adept in handling crisis situations and volatile clients.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Knowledge of court system legal terminology and case processing procedures pertaining to domestic violence issues.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with superiors coworkers other departments and diverse social service agencies.
- Ability to process confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions in accordance with court procedures.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
- Ability to create implement and maintain tracking systems.
- Ability to manage difficult situations involving families and their respective support groups.
OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
Questions about this recruitment Please contact: Edison M Herron Chief Deputy Clerk at (360)or (360)or by email at
his position is:
- Represented by a union
- Eligible for benefits
- 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 (360). 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 (or) to connect with Washington Relay.
Employment Type
Full-Time
