Temporary Extra Help with Benefits - Court Clerk at Whatcom County, WA

About the Department

Help others and give something back to our community. 

Public service matters and can be a great source of personal fulfillment.   

Whatcom County is currently recruiting for a Temporary Extra Help with Benefits - Court Clerk in Superior Court Clerk's Office.

Court Clerks are relied upon by Judges, Commissioners, and the public as a key role in all Court proceedings. Superior Court involves civil cases, adult felonies, all juvenile offenses, divorce, child custody, support matters, probate, guardianship's, adoptions, paternity actions, mental incompetency, and abused or neglected children. This position also provides essential clerical support and customer service. Court Clerks work in courtrooms (including in the Jail) and in the office to accurately record and enter all records from a high volume of cases. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, distracting environment and have excellent skills working with others. 

Supervisor:  Chief Deputy Clerk

This position is paid at Range 108, Step 1: $21.02/ hour

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• Court Clerk - Superior Court

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalency AND three years of progressively responsible general office, secretarial and/or clerical experience.  

Experience with court or legal procedures is strongly preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Required to take the oath of Deputy Clerk.
• Reviews all applicable cash handling policies.
• Must pass job-related tests.