Legal Specialist - III; Qualifications Job Friday Harbor Washington USA,Law/Legal

Position: Legal Specialist I - III (Depending on Qualifications)
Location: Friday Harbor

San Juan County is excited to invite candidates to apply for our Legal Specialist position. The first screening of resumes will be on February 16th, 2026
. To be considered with this first group of candidates, we encourage you to submit your application on or before this date. Depending on experience, the chosen candidate will be brought on at a Level I ($27.34 - $35.85 per hour), Level II ($31.25 - $40.97 per hour) or Level III ($33.39 - $43.80 per hour).

Performs varied and complex support for the Office of the County Clerk and Clerk of Superior Court functions and works independently in a high pressure, stressful work environment making work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, court policies and procedures. This position performs under the direction of the County Clerk. Legal Specialist I performs all duties under supervision and oversight;
Legal Specialist II with minimal supervision; and Legal Specialist III independently with no supervision or oversight.

Office / Courtroom Duties (Overview)

Office Duties
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Responds to and answers inquiries by phone, correspondence and in person from litigants, attorneys, judges and the general public; provides assistance without dispensing legal advice regarding court procedures and processes. Assists customers with proper usage of the case management system on the public computer at the counter: database searches, case docket history, and other public information. Refers questions outside of knowledge to other clerks.

Courtroom Duties
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With minimal supervision accurately generates and preserves minutes of courtroom proceedings, as well as recording proceedings. Writes synopses of counsel’s oral motions, arguments, rebuttals and the court’s oral ruling in all judicial proceedings.

Prepares for court proceedings by reviewing files, ascertaining issues to be argued or heard by the trier of facts, whether by jury or bench. With supervision coordinates, prepares and distributes complex court calendars for all criminal, civil, domestic, probate, adoption, paternity, juvenile offender, and juvenile dependency proceedings including pro se motions. Ensures that documents (filings, including updating and scanning of documents) are current at the time of proceedings.

Performs over the counter and mail transactions involving receipt of court fines, filing fees, criminal/juvenile restitution, bond/tendered moneys, certification costs and enters same into the Court’s Case Management system.

May serve as an agent for Passport Services under the U.S. Department of State. Processes applications, responds to telephone inquiries and maintains current knowledge of policies and regulations as set forth by U.S. Passport Services under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State.

Reviews, prepares as necessary, and files all legal documents presented in simple civil cases under the jurisdiction of the court. Enters all filed legal documents into the Court’s Case Management system; prepares and maintains an accurate, complete and timely court record for all documents handled. Elevates issues outside of knowledge to the Chief Deputy or Clerk.

Assist and advocate for persons seeking Orders of Protection for unlawful harassment or under the Domestic Violence Statutes, provides guidance, assistance and direction to facilitate the successful issuance of the appropriate orders. Affords victims information as to other interfacing agencies and the assistance they provide. Maintains a professional demeanor in stressful, volatile and/or potentially violent circumstances; maintains an effective, competent manner during sexually and/or violently explicit accounts or testimony.

Provide assistance and direction to the public who are acting as pro se litigants in various types of litigation. Ensures that all pro se individuals can access proper forms and legal reference materials. Responds and answers simple requests for information regarding the legal system without dispensing legal advice.

Interfaces and maintains positive working relationships with elected officials, department heads, Law and Justice team, a variety of public agencies, members of the bar and the public in order…


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