Case Manager; Court of Appeals

Washington State Court of Appeals, Division I, is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to take on the dynamic role of Case Manager. Under the direction of the court administrator/clerk or designee, processes cases such as personal restraint petitions, notices of appeal, and notices for discretionary review for the Court of Appeals. Typical duties include opening new petitions, docketing case information into the ACORDS on-line docketing system, interpreting appellate rules and procedures, and working with attorneys and parties to resolve case processing issues.

To serve the People by providing an accessible forum for the independent and impartial review of cases, while maintaining an atmosphere that respects the dignity and safeguards the rights of all.

• Job # :
• Status :
  Regular, Full-Time
• Location :
  Seattle, Washington
• Salary Range: $69,691 - $91,400 per year (DOQ), Includes 5% for King County Pay
• Opens :
  January 26, 2026
• Closes :
  February 9, 2026 (AOC reserves the right to close recruitment at any time)

• Reviews Notice of Appeal and related documents for compliance with court rules.
• Opens new appellate cases and transfers cases; dockets case information into the ACORDS system; establishes perfection schedule and issues notification to counsel and interested parties. Makes requests as needed to parties for documents to perfect Notices of Appeal, Notices for Discretionary Review, and Personal Restraint Petitions.
• Enters into the ACORDS system all documents filed and significant action taken on a case on appeal.
• Monitors, coordinates, and tracks appellate cases through the established Court of Appeals process.
• Tracks cases where a petition for review or notice of discretionary review have been filed at the Supreme Court.
• Reviews briefs for compliance with rules. Rejects briefs for non-compliance with the Rules of Appellate Procedure; monitors screening process for case difficulty, coordinates the reproduction of briefs.
• Monitors imposition of sanctions and takes appropriate action.
• Prepares and/or processes all court opinions, orders, and rulings.
• Performs duties related to mandate preparation:
  Prepares rulings on cost bills or award of costs, closes cases terminated by the court, commissioners, and clerk.
• Acts as bailiff as required.
• Prepare invoices as necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Associate of Arts degree in legal secretarial science or related field.
• Graduation from high school; AND three (3) years clerical/secretarial experience to include one year in the legal environment.
• Knowledge of appellate court rules and procedures; legal terminology; general office practices and equipment; general word processing techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; maintain a professional attitude in dealing with the public; follow written and oral directions; maintain confidentiality.
• Appellate court experience is desirable.
• Qualified candidates will have well-developed skills in the use of technology and automated systems, including the use of electronic documents. Familiarity with case management and document management systems, office suite products, and electronic workflow processing systems is highly desirable.

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position may be covered under the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) depending upon salary level.