Legal Clerk
Chelan County District Court
Wenatchee, WA
Closing Date:
March 19, 2013
CHELAN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT
Position Announcement
LEGAL CLERK
SALARY & BENEFITS: Starting salary range is $2,628.96 – 3,043.30 per month, depending on experience. Union membership is required. A choice of Chelan County benefits are available.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or equivalent plus two years clerical and computer experience, preferably in a court or legal office, or any combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge and skills: knowledge of the operation of the court and case processing activity; knowledge of office practices; ability to type at least 45 words per minute, ability to work independently in a high-pressure, culturally diverse work environment; ability to make responsible decisions in accordance with laws, court policies and procedures; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public officials and the general public; and skill in operating standard office machines and equipment, including computers. Fluent bi-lingual English/ Spanish ability will be given consideration.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed in a office environment. On occasion the employee may be exposed to potentially anti-social behavior. As a requirement, the employee may be sitting or standing for extended periods of time, and need dexterity to operate a computer terminal.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply for this position, submit a cover letter that includes contact information for 3 professional references and a completed District Court Employment Application form to:
Chelan County District Court
Chelan County Courthouse, 4th Level
PO Box 2686
Wenatchee WA 98807-2686
(509) 667-6394 - FAX (509) 667-6456
Application must be received by: March 19, 2013 at Noon. First review will be on March 12, 2013 at Noon.
PLEASE NOTE: Chelan County has a non-smoking policy in all County facilities.
In compliance with the Immigration Act of 1986, all persons offered employment must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Such proof must be presented prior to starting employment.
It is the policy of the District Court to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons. All recruitment and hiring shall be done without regard to race, color, creed, sex, physical sensory and mental handicap, national origin, age, martial status, or sexual preference.
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Example of Anticipated Duties: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties
which may be performed.
¨ Processing case files, filing, retrieving and preparing court related documents.
¨ Responds to telephone and counter inquiries; sorts and routes documents, and may initiate correspondence responding to court related inquiry or requested information.
¨ Receives payment of court fines, bail penalty assessments and fees, recording and receipting payments according to established court procedures
¨ Enters, updates, retrieves and processes computer data.
¨ May assist in the courtroom.
¨ Performs general duties associated with processing warrants, citations, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
¨ Performs such other duties as required.
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