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Description
The Supreme Court Clerk’s Office is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of DEPUTY CLERK.
The Deputy Clerk assists the Clerk of the Supreme Court in the performance of all the Clerk's duties and assumes those responsibilities in the absence of the Clerk. The Supreme Court Clerk’s Office maintains the court’s records, files and documents. The Clerk’s Office is also responsible for managing the court’s case flow, including the preparation of its calendars, arranging for pro tem (temporary) judges and docketing all cases and papers filed. The Clerk and Deputy Clerk rule on certain procedural motions and requests for costs awards and determines the amount of attorney fees if such are awarded by the Court. The Clerk and Deputy Clerk lead a staff of eight dedicated non-attorney professionals that assist with carrying out these duties and providing administrative support to the Court. The Clerk’s Office interacts with attorneys and the public on behalf of the Court. The Clerk's Office also supports and ends with security issues as they relate to the Clerk's Office.
Washington State
SUPREME COURT
Employment Opportunity
Supreme Court
Deputy Clerk
Job #: 2025-002
Status: Regular, Full-Time
Location: Olympia, Washington
Salary: Range 01: $167,280 - $182,280 per year (DOQ)
Opens: January 15, 2025
Closes: February 16, 2025. This recruitment will close when enough qualified applications are received. If you are interested in this opportunity, your prompt application submission is encouraged.
Duties
Some of the duties you will perform are:
- This work requires a commitment to justice and procedural due process. The work is largely administrative in nature and requires significant attention to detail.
- The work is high-volume and fast-paced, so candidates should have the ability to juggle multiple projects and assess and prioritize work quickly.
- The Clerk’s Office works with the public, and the ideal candidate will have experience working with the public and be able to approach those interactions with openness, compassion, and clear communication.
- The Clerk’s Office shares the Supreme Court’s commitment to ending systemic racism as expressed in the Court’s open letter to the public dated June 4, 2020 (Download PDF reader), and interested candidates should understand and share that commitment.
- The office is a hard-working, close-knit, dedicated and collaborative group of professionals and the ideal candidate will contribute to that positive team environment.
- The Deputy Clerk must also be excited about continually learning and implementing new technology.
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications for the Supreme Court Deputy Clerk are as follows:
- A law degree
- Current membership in the Washington state Bar Association.
- Experience with, and an aptitude for, the use of technology, including basic proficiency in MS Word.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas (may be before, during, or after law school): serving the public, office administration, regulatory analysis and advising, management/supervision of non-attorney legal staff, appellate law, and court administration.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED.
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following, failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified:
- Completed online application – CLICK HERE TO APPLY
- Current Resume.
- Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications for the position. Please indicate why this position is a good fit for your skills and interests.
- Three (3) to five (5) professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency need.
- Travel around the state will be required, including overnight. Out of state travel may occasionally be required.
- Positions in this job description are overtime exempt unless they are paid hourly and/or do not meet Washington’s Minimum Wage Act salary threshold.
The Supreme Court and Clerk’s Office seek a broad, diverse pool of candidates for this position. Because this position is unique, qualified candidates may come from a variety of legal and administrative backgrounds. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply. Non-legal job experience, such as administrative or customer service-oriented work, and nontraditional career paths and life experiences are valued. The Clerk’s Office values building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for its staff and the public in terms of race, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and other protected classes. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Salary : $167,280 - $182,280
