Salary
$42.78 - $54.39 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Regular, Full time, 35 hrs/week
Job Number
2025-24069
Department
KCSC - Superior Court
Division
Court Ops Support Services
Opening Date
03/04/2025
Closing Date
3/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z5 : Superior Ct Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
35 hours/week
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Summary
The responsibilities of the Judicial Technician III (Floater Bailiff) include performing a variety of job-related duties as a temporary replacement in support of the daily operations of the Court. Work assignments may require specialized or technical knowledge in several areas of court operations. The incumbent provides analytical support on operational issues, maintains databases, and performs a wide range of support duties where needed within the department. When covering in a court, the incumbent acts as the contact person for the judges and communicates technical and sensitive information to attorneys, litigants, jurors, court personnel, agencies, law enforcement, media, and the public regarding case information, court procedures, and other matters related to the operations of the department.
Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants. Candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future regular and temporary vacancies in this position.
Work location: This position performs work onsite and is based in the King County Courthouse, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The incumbent will be required to work at other Superior Court locations as assigned, including the Children and Family Justice Center and the Involuntary Treatment Court at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, and other locations.
Work schedule and terms: This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position working a 35-hour work week. The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Variations from these hours may occur based on the needs of the Court. This position is non-exempt (hourly) from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime-eligible.
Additional materials required: Please include a resume and cover letter describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are required and supplemental to your application. Applications received without these materials will be considered incomplete and ineligible for review.
You must still completely fill out the online application with your relevant education and work experience. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter, or if you reference "see resume" on your application.
Please note that you can attach multiple documents to your application. Your options are:
- Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
- Attach multiple documents/files in the resume attachment section.
Job Duties
This classification encompasses assignments in various divisions of Court Operations. No one position is responsible for all listed duties, nor are the duties listed representative of the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level.
- Responsible for the management of caseloads and determining trial readiness of cases set for trial. Prepare and distribute reports, and notify attorneys, litigants, court personnel, and other parties on the reassignment of cases for trial. Inform attorneys and parties of case status and provide legal resources, policies, and procedures for non-compliance per court policy.
- Monitor cases; schedule hearings, track motions and conferences. Prepare and distribute calendars for judges and other court personnel for inter-department purposes; maintain a judge's calendar. Coordinate with courts regarding the reassignment of cases, transmit documents to the appropriate court, and synchronize notice to all parties of trial setting details. Assemble records and reference materials for cases for review.
- Direct and assist jurors during trials by acting as the Court's liaison for questions and concerns while complying with and applying appropriate statutes, court rules, policies, and procedures. This may involve multiple jury panels and video-conferenced jury selection.
- Assess the need for extra security measures and advise the appropriate law enforcement agency.
- May be required to perform legal research and analysis, and prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, court orders, and jury instructions. This includes drafting, preparing, proofreading, and editing of those legal documents.
- Use the court's civil and criminal case management system and domestic case reports and applications to manage all pending cases in the judge's individual caseload. Update and maintain accurate databases. Use a wide variety of software programs to manage a judge's department.
- Research, interpret, and comprehend policies, procedures, state and local court rules, statutes, and other relevant sources to provide information relating to specialized or technical services for internal and/or external customers over the phone, in writing, and or in person.
- Process mail, email, voicemail, motions, legal pleadings and submissions, legal files, and requests from the judge. Provide copies of court orders to parties and counsel.
- May train new bailiffs.
- Perform any other position related duties required by the judge or the supervisor.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
A high school diploma and three or more years of experience in a legal or public administration-related field, or a combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Independent judgment and confidentiality are required.
Working knowledge of the court system, including roles and responsibilities of court departments and related agencies, key players, and case flow. Knowledge of case flow as it relates to the court's case management, including requirements of case readiness for civil and criminal matters. Ability to interpret court procedures, civil and criminal law, legal terminology, Washington Administrative Codes, Revised Codes of Washington, and the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Knowledge of human behavior and conflict resolution techniques. Familiar with basic safety, emergency, and first aid procedures. High level of skill in maintaining confidential information; oral and written communications, including public speaking; technical writing; interpersonal and human relations and ability to work with a diverse client population, including internal staff and other stakeholders, and external customers. Must be willing and able to work in a team environment. Must be proficient with various computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs and database management. Must have knowledge of and ability to learn specialized software applications.
Supplemental Information
Necessary special requirements: The ability to reliably travel throughout the county is required. Finalists are subject to the Washington State Patrol criminal background check and a reference check. Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying.
Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications, one or more rounds of interviews may be held, and offers will be made to the most competitive candidate(s).
Union membership: This position is not represented by a union.
Please contact kcsc.recruitments@kingcounty.gov with questions regarding this opportunity.
Benefits
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:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- 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: eligible King County employees may 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
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.
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.
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.
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A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Have you attached your resume and cover letter? If not, you may still go back and attach it.
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Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position:
- I have earned at least a high school diploma and have three or more years of experience in a legal or public administration-related field
- I possess a combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
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If answering "I possess a combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job" to the question above, please briefly describe how your education and experience have prepared you to perform the essential job duties. Otherwise, please leave this question blank.
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How do you work and thrive in a culturally-diverse work environment with many different personalities and backgrounds?
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Is there anything else you'd like the Court to know that you have not been able to express in the application process?
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
