Superior Court Commissioner - Clark County Superior Court

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Job Summary

Clark County Superior Court is seeking a highly qualified and dedicated individual to serve as a Part-Time Superior Court Commissioner. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing judicial functions as authorized by law, including presiding over hearings, making rulings, and issuing orders in various types of cases.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

The position requires:

The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited, four-year college or university, a law degree from an ABA accredited law school (or admission pursuant to APR 6).

Eight (8) years of experience in the practice of law.

Five (5) years of experience practicing law in the State of Washington.

WORK EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Certifications:

• Must be admitted to practice law in the state of Washington.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Candidates with outstanding, unresolved (WSBA) complaints will not be considered.
• Candidates will be expected to pass a criminal background check by either the Washington State Police or the Clark County Sheriff.

Skills:

Candidates should demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate effective relationships with the legal community, the Court, and its staff. They must exhibit outstanding writing, legal research, and analytical abilities. Furthermore, candidates should possess strong technical skills, as limited judicial assistance is provided.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

To apply, please fill out the online application and submit the following documents:

• A resume, which outlines the professional knowledge, skills, years of experience, training/certifications, professional affiliations, and references.
• A letter of interest, which describes education, experience, and other qualifications relating to the position
• A signed release allowing the Washington State Bar Association to disclose compliant and resolution information to the Court Administrator. (To be completed after application turned in)

(Resumes and letters of interest must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. All applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application)

Application Review –Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications. Those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Applications should demonstrate qualifications for this position.

Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.

Employment references may be contacted for the final candidates.

Salary Grade:

Court Appointed. Current annual salary (.4 FTE) - $82.171.20

Examples of Duties

Examples of Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

The Court Commissioner is responsible for a broad spectrum of judicial duties. These duties include presiding over involuntary treatment hearings and various family law hearings, such as temporary child support determinations, uncontested dissolutions, legal separations, contempt matters, and ex parte proceedings. Furthermore, the Court Commissioner oversees cases related to domestic violence, sexual assault protection orders, harassment orders, juvenile offender matters, and dependency proceedings, including shelter care and fact-finding hearings.

Salary Grade

Court Appointed.884

Salary Range

$17,119.59 - $17,119.59- per month

Close Date

03/30/2025Recruiter

Leslie Harrington Smith

Email:

Leslie.HarringtonSmith@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17,119.59 per month

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17,120