FAMILY LAW COURT COORDINATOR

KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

Hourly Rate Range: $18.65 - $23.65

OPEN:  7/16/08        CLOSE: 8/5/08

 

 

WHO MAY APPLY:   This position is open to all qualified applicants.

 

WHERE TO APPLY:   Required forms and materials must be submitted to King County Superior Court Human Resources Department.  Application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on or before the closing date.  (Postmarks are NOT ACCEPTED).  Superior Court is not responsible for incomplete emailed or faxed transmission.  For further inquiries, please call (206) 296-9355.

 

Application materials may be:

 

• Mailed to:  Human Resources Department, King County Superior Court, 516 Third Avenue, KCC-SC-0203, Seattle, Washington 98104;
• Hand Delivered to:  King County Superior Court Reception Desk, King County Courthouse, Room C-912 at the address above;

or

• E-Mailed to:  KCSC.Recruitments@metrokc.gov

 

FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:   A Superior Court application form, resume and letter of interest detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the qualifications and primary job functions.  Only Superior Court application forms will be accepted.  Application forms are available in Room C-912, King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle, or Room 2D, Regional Justice Center in Kent.  You can also download the form at http://www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/app.htm

 

WORK LOCATION:   This position is located at the King County Courthouse in Seattle, WA; the incumbent may be required to work at other King County Superior Court locations.

 

WORK SCHEDULE:  This is a full-time position working a 35-hour work week.  Work schedule is normally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:  The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of operational activities supporting Family Court Operations, including scheduling court dates, determining case priority and ensuring cases are complete and ready for trial. This position interacts with judicial officers, clients and lawyers.  Primary job functions include, but are not limited to:

 

• Facilitate the flow of courtroom during trials and hearings.   Perform tasks in court, including writing court orders, and monitoring case readiness.  Notify all parties of case status.
• Schedule court dates and prioritize order of cases.  Perform related calendaring, motion tracking and pre-trial conference functions. 
• Assess trial readiness status of pending cases. Assign confirmed motions to specific courtrooms and commissioners.  Coordinate with courts regarding reassignment of cases.
• Facilitate communication between judges, commissioners, court staff, and the public.  Respond to various questions and inquiries regarding specific court rules, policies and procedures.  
• Record all pertinent information from court orders onto court calendars to facilitate future court hearings; transmit documents and synchronize notices.
• Handle sensitive, confidential situations; responds to inquiries and resolve issues.
• Generate reports from databases. Processes mail.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:   High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED); and four years experience in court procedures and processes; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and follow instruction.  Knowledge of English grammar and spelling.  Ability to work with diverse populations and/or emotional situations with cultural sensitivity, and maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters. Able to analyze, organize and prioritize work; adapt to changes in work load demands; multi-task and follow through.  Able to use personal computer and Microsoft Office programs.  Knowledge of and ability to learn specialized software applications.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Finalists must pass a criminal background check and reference check.  Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license or be able to travel throughout the County by alternate means.

 

SELECTION PROCESS:  Application materials will be screened for qualifications and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.