Washington State Supreme Court Deputy Clerk

Salary : $167,280.00 - $182,280.00 Annually

Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type : Exempt

Job Number : 2025-002

Department : Administrative Office of the Courts

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

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 , 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 :

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 :

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits :

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note : If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note : Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and / or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note : Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

Salary : $167,280 - $182,280