Court Program Technician
- Summary
A 1.5% general wage increase is anticipated effective July 1, 2020
The responsibilities of this position include performing work in support of multiple programs within the Family Court Operations Department. The incumbent enters data into software programs; maintains, tracks, monitors, researches, and updates cases. This position assists litigants, volunteers, and attorneys and other customers by providing information and forms to comply with court orders and follow-up with responsive or remedial action if needed; responds to inquiries regarding how to proceed with a specific court process. Duties require the incumbent to interact with judicial officers, internal and external customers. The incumbent supports courts in family law, dependency, truancy, family treatment court and case-setting matters.
Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants. Applications may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitments.
Work location: This position is based in the King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle and at the Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 4th Avenue N in Kent. The incumbent may be required to work at other facilities as assigned.
Work schedule and terms: This position is hourly (overtime eligible) and subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is a full-time position working a 35-hour work week. The workweek for this position is normally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additional materials required: Please include a resume and cover letter describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are supplemental to your application. You must still completely fill out the on-line application with your relevant education and work experience. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter, or if you reference "see resume" on your application.
Please note that you can attach multiple documents to your application. Your options are:
1) Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
2) Attach multiple documents/files in the resume attachment section.
- Job Duties
The following duties are not intended to represent the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level: - Perform tasks in court, including monitoring case readiness in compliance with court rules; interpreting policies and procedures; prepare, write court orders based on judicial officers determinations; reviewing pleadings and legal documents for compliance with applicable laws and previously entered orders; creating and updating of team distribution lists.
- Perform operational support activities including scheduling of court dates, determining priority order of cases with respect to local court rules/legal time frames and the creation, maintenance and timely distribution of court calendars.
- Provide procedural information to attorneys, pro se litigants, and others.
- Facilitate communication between judges, commissioners, court staff, volunteers and the public. Respond to questions and inquiries regarding specific court rules and implementation of court program policies and procedures.
- Track, maintain, monitor and input case information into court-specific database system. Update case status for accurate and current information. Monitor cases post-filing through dismissal or jurisdiction expiration. Submit monthly data reports.
- Ensure courtroom security on a daily basis as well in high-volume courtrooms. Initiate security response to courtrooms and court-related areas when required.
- Provide back-up support to other employees and/or program participants as needed.
- Participate in planning and presenting training programs for attorneys or litigants. Train new employees in processes, policies and software applications.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), and three to five years' experience in court procedures and processes, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of court rules, court procedures and processes. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide range of people in a professional manner. Knowledge of computer applications required.
- Supplemental Information
Special requirements: Finalists must have successfully passed a criminal background check and reference check. Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license or be able to travel throughout the County by alternate means.
Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.
Union membership: This position is not represented by a union.
If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at 206-477-1536.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01This application requires a separate resume and cover letter, in addition to a completed work history section of the application form. Please confirm your resume and application reflect your answers to the Supplemental Questions. If you do not include a separate resume and cover letter your application will be considered incomplete. Have you included a separate resume and cover letter?
- Yes
- No
02Please indicate your highest level of educational attainment.- Did not graduate from high school or obtain GED
- High School diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's or technical degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
03How many years of experience do you have working with court procedures or processes?- None
- Less than one year
- At least one year but less than three years
- At least three years but less than five years
- At least five years but less than ten years
- Ten or more years
04How many years of experience do you have using software to track and analyze data?- None
- Less than one year
- At least one year but less than three years
- At least three years but less than five years
- At least five years but less than ten years
- Ten or more years
Required Question