Muckleshoot Indian Tribe · 6 hours ago
Court Clerk
Auburn, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expMuckleshoot Indian Tribe is seeking a Court Clerk to manage the daily operations of the Court Clerk’s Office. The role involves overseeing case files, providing clerical support, and ensuring efficient case flow through the judicial system.
Responsibilities
Performs general office duties, including answering phones, greeting court patrons, filing, data entry and other clerical duties and responsibilities
Provides clerical support to the Court Administrator, Judge and presenting officer/prosecutor as requested and necessary. Drafts documents for the Judge as directed
Maintains courtroom so that it is clean, presentable and safe
Maintains all court files
Receives and post daily mail in a timely manner
Provides necessary paperwork for court customers
Coordinates with Finance department for receiving fines and fees paid into the registry of the Tribal Court
Attends and records assigned hearings and performs required in-court clerk functions; including assisting judges perform their in-court duties
Creates archive list for closed court files. Sends and retrieves files to and from archives
Gathers and keeps yearly case statistics as assigned by the Court Administrator
Oversees the scheduling and tracking of all cases in the Court, maintaining court dockets, and court calendars
Carries out procedures for convening the Muckleshoot Court of Appeals
Ensures the proper transcription of trial court proceedings for use by the Court of Appeals
Applies and adheres to the Muckleshoot Code of Laws as well as the rules and procedures of the Tribal Court
Provides information and relevant documents to patrons of the court as requested and appropriate
Maintains and updates the Muckleshoot Code of Laws as changes are made. Provides copies to spokespersons, patrons and/or departments as appropriate
Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Two years related work experience in a legal setting
Two years of college coursework may be substituted for the two years of experience
Current and valid Washington State Driver's license
Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and basic arithmetic
Knowledge of tribal codes and resolutions, civil and juvenile court procedures and judicial terminology
Operation of office equipment, including computers and appropriate software (MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, and court databases)
Typing/keyboarding (minimum 50 wpm with accuracy)
Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Demonstrated ability to write legibly, using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to maintain professionalism
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
Ability to multi-task and effectively time-manage
Ability to work flexible hours as needed
Continuously uses near and distance vision and listens
Frequently sits for long periods of time
Frequently stands, walks and talks
Manual dexterity for computer work and routine paperwork
Occasionally lifts, carries and/or pushes/pulls up to 25 lbs
Occasionally bends at the waist, crouches, twists, kneels and/or reaches with hands and arms
Company
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe’s name is derived from the native name for the prairie on which the Muckleshoot Reservation was established.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Evan Avila
Associate Chief Investment Officer
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