Domestic Relations Facilitator

Tacoma, WA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 30 - 38

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position Summary

Why Its a Great Opportunity:

As a compassionate and service-oriented professional you will guide individuals through domestic relations mattersincluding divorce child custody minor guardianships and other family law concerns. Your role is to support the public in understanding and navigating complex legal processes during some of lifes most challenging and stressful moments.

Some of the work you may support includes:

Review domestic pleadings for completeness and ensuring conformance with statutes.
Provide basic services to self-represented litigants for domestic case matters.
Explain local procedures on filing service and noting and confirming hearings provide docketing and phone support.
Review and assess problems with clients and make referrals and problem solve for resolution.
Assist clients with filing domestic filings and explaining general procedures.
May support document processing and data entry.

Why Its a Great Department:

The Clerk of the Superior Courts work is mostly administrative in nature providing essential services for the community through maintaining the records of all cases filed in the Superior Court. We are an essential service helping people navigate through unfamiliar territory during challenging times with knowledge and empathy creating safe spaces for residents of the county.

Learn more about the Clerk of Superior Court on our website.

How to be Successful in the Role:

We are seeking reliable and independent decision makers with strong knowledge of court processes customer service and exceptional attention to detail. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy and compassion with the ability to connect individuals to services across diverse backgrounds and varying states of well-being. Success in this role requires the capacity to multitask a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word Excel PowerPoint Teams and Outlook and the ability to adapt quickly to new challenges. Those who learn quickly and thrive in a varied fast-paced environment will excel in this position.

Your Future in this Role:

Your work will make a meaningful difference in the community while building a strong foundation for future opportunities within the Clerk of Superior Court and Pierce County. This position offers significant potential for growth and development including cross-training that prepares you for advancement. We view this as more than just a job;its the start of a career and we are committed to supporting your success.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

Provide basic informational services to pro se litigants in domestic relations case matters.
Explain local procedures on filing of actions service of documents the noting and confirming of motions before the Court and advise attorneys and other interested parties regarding the status of cases and legal procedures.
Review and assess domestic relations problems for litigants ascertain the nature of relief sought provide appropriate information on options for resolution and make referrals to appropriate service and support agencies or departments. Coordinate and prepare complex reports requiring technical expertise in the assigned area.
Review domestic relations pleadings prior to filing for completeness and conformance with statutes; review final domestic relations documents for completeness prior to submission to the Court.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification click here.

Qualifications

A resume is required for this position. Applications without a resume will not be considered.
Two or more years of progressive responsible Legal Assistant work or related experience is required.
Domestic law experience directly related to the duties of the position is preferred.
Additional education or experience may be substituted for the position requirements.

As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screens and interviews.

At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion mean commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have a local direct and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home

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DescriptionPosition SummaryWhy Its a Great Opportunity:As a compassionate and service-oriented professional you will guide individuals through domestic relations mattersincluding divorce child custody minor guardianships and other family law concerns. Your role is to support the public in understand...