Why It's a Great Opportunity:Pursuant to the terms of GR 29, all District Court personnel are under the supervision of the Presiding Judge and under the direction of the Court Administrator, who reports directly to the Presiding Judge. The mission of Pierce County District Court, as an independent and impartial branch of government, is to promote respect for law, society, and individual rights; provide open, accessible, and effective forums for dispute resolution; resolve legal matters in a just, efficient, and timely manner; and assure the dignified and fair treatment of all parties. Pierce. County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction, hearing the followingcases:Traffic and non-traffic infractions. Criminal and criminal-traffic misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors. Civil matters for damages for injury to individuals or personal property, and contract disputes, no greater than $100,000 Small claims for recovery of money not to exceed $10,000 Name changes. Antiharassment protection orders. Stalking protection orders. Why It's a Great Department: Pierce County District Court provides a very supportive work environment. There is a wide variety of duties and departments to rotate through. We also have many opportunities for advancement and movement within the Court. Employees are placed in situations to maximize their skill sets as well as to assist them in fostering the acquisition of new skills. We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking HERE. How to be Successful in the Role: Be adaptable to change and continued growth. Able to work well with a variety of agencies, defendants and members of the public. Able to multitask and act quickly when needed. Work independently and understand the need for confidentiality. Accurately follow laws, rules and court policies and procedures. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Perform a wide variety of complex court-related clerical duties accurately. Utilize interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Be a productive team player who is self-motivated. Your Future in this Role: Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the Supervisors, teams, and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build a great career. Core Daily Responsibilities:Create and maintain electronic court records and information. Record person and case information into multiple computer programs. Process and/or prepare warrants, citations, subpoenas, summonses, motions, notices, and other legal documents. Construct and maintain electronic case files and court records on which subsequent actions must be taken. Docket and file pleadings, correspondence, forms, receipts, and legal documents, and retrieve the same. Assist the public and agencies at the counter, on Live Chat, and on the phone, involving application of the tasks in the assigned unit. Follow established cash handling protocols and maintain an accurate till. 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. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of experience/education which would clearly indicates the ability to perform the duties of the position may substitute equally for the recruiting requirements on a year-for-year basis. At least two years clerical experience, or any combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities as outlined above, and,Graduation from high school or equivalent Experience in a district or municipal court or legal office and DISCIS computer experience preferred. 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.