Court Clerk

Overview

Ready for an exciting opportunity at the City of Tacoma? Join our dynamic team as a full‑time Court Clerk at the Municipal Court. Your exceptional oral and writing skills, along with adept multitasking abilities, will ensure smooth court operations. As an organized and innovative individual, you’ll handle multiple priorities, assist the public with court‑related inquiries, process cases, and manage documentation. This highly challenging role requires astuteness, sensitivity to diverse issues, and inclusive communication.

Expertly utilizing the Judicial Information System and Microsoft Office Suite, you’ll maintain efficient court processes. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but may vary.

An equivalent combination of graduation from high school including or supplemented by courses in business or criminal justice and two years of increasingly responsible court‑related clerical experience.

Appointment is subject to passing a background check and fingerprinting.

• Policies, procedures and practices of the Municipal Court
• Community resource and referral programs and their application to the Court
• City, County and State agencies and offices involved in court‑related activities
• City ordinances and State laws and regulations
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Record‑keeping techniques
• Operation of a computer terminal
• Telephone techniques and etiquette
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

• Perform a wide variety of complex court‑related clerical duties accurately
• Deal effectively with defendants and the public in high‑stress situations
• Process arrest warrants accurately and in accordance with the law
• Operate courtroom electronic recording equipment
• Operate a variety of standard office machines and equipment
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Maintain accurate records
• Type 45 WPM (a test may be given)
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

At the City of Tacoma, we’re on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We’re committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team and help build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter describing your experience, training, and expertise as it relates to the responsibilities of this position. Applications received without the required resume and cover letter will not progress in the selection process. Those applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as stated above will move forward in the recruitment process.

Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: $26.06 – $33.25

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For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591‑5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1‑855‑524‑5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or  should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

This classification is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and the Local 483 IBEW Union.