MRJC Court Coordinator
King County
Kent, WA
Full-time
Legal
Posted on August 12, 2022
- Summary
- King County District Court ProfileKCDC is the largest and most technologically advanced Court of Limited Jurisdiction in the State of Washington. It currently processes approximately 200,000 matters per year with 25 elected judges and roughly 260 employees at 8 courthouse locations. The Court is a leader in many areas involving public safety and access to justice, including the use of problem-solving courts, jail-alternative programs, technology- and judge-managed probation services. Fourteen cities contract with King County for court services provided by KCDC.Position SummaryKing County District Court is seeking applicants for a current opening as a Court Coordinator for the Kent, WA (Maleng Regional Justice Center, “MRJC”) Courthouse. The Court Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining a team of employees that are committed to serving the public, and who are willing and able to perform their duties and excel on a daily basis.
- Job Duties
- Assists with supervision of Court Clerks including hiring, development, engagement, workload distribution, performance management and conflict resolution.
- Maintain effective working relationships with Judges, staff, criminal justice agencies, other county agencies and the public.
- Assist with the development of new projects and serve on committees as required.
- Handles complex issues, questions, and sensitive and confidential matters.
- Assists in the formulation and implementation of court policies, rules, guidelines, and procedures.
- Maintains current knowledge of the Court processes and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels of the organization, union officials, as well as individuals in other organizations, departments, agencies, and the public.
- Knowledge of principles of administration, planning and supervision.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve conflict at the lowest level in a high-stress environment.
- Ability to plan, delegate, and coordinate work.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly express ideas and recommendations.
- Ability to continually adapt, learn, retain, and utilize new concepts and procedures quickly. Be open to sudden or unexpected changes and be flexible – have a drive to succeed. Ability to problem solve by analyzing successes and failures, and provide solutions to new challenges.
- Skill in self-identifying opportunities to improve personal weaknesses or limitations; open to multiple forms of training/development; and an understanding that different situations may call for a different skill set to a solve a problem.
- Commitment to continuous improvement; looking at processes through a lens of curiosity to improve efficiencies and customer service.
- Management experience.
- Knowledge of policies, procedures and laws pertaining to the operation of the King County District Court.
- Knowledge of local, state, federal laws and regulations that apply to personnel management.
- Knowledge and ability to manage in a unionized environment.
- Supplemental Information
- Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications; the most competitive candidates will be invited for one or more panel interviews. Any employment offer will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background investigation and finger printing.
- Additional materials requested: A resume and a cover letter or letter of interest summarizing how you meet the listed experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
- Work location: Kent, Washington – Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 4th Ave N, Kent, WA 98032. NOTE: Court Coordinators may be assigned to work at any District Court location which include: Shoreline, Seattle, Redmond, Issaquah, Bellevue, Burien, Auburn or Kent (MRJC).
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and move and/or lift up to 10 pounds. The vision abilities required to perform this position include close vision.
- Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office environment with a moderate amount of noise (computers, printers, light traffic). This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
King County District Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.If you have any questions regarding this position or application process, please contact Hind May at (206) 848-0177 or HMay@kingcounty.gov. Please include “MRJC Court Coordinator” within the subject line.
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.