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Whatcom County, WA

District Court - Clerk III

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A Municipal, License, or Court Clerk works in a municipal office to assist people applying for a permit or license. Processes applications and answers questions, collects fees, distributes permits and licenses when they are approved, and maintains office records.

$53,401 / year median in Washington

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Job Description

District Court
  • Clerk III Whatcom County, WA
  • 4.2 Bellingham, WA Job Details Full-time 6 hours ago Qualifications Cash amount verification High school diploma or GED Cash register operations Typing Clerical experience Full Job Description Summary Whatcom County District Court is recruiting for a Clerk III
  • Cashier.
Do you have great customer service and cash handling experience? Do you have experience in the legal field, or are you interested in learning about the court system? District Court is a great place to work and has an exciting opportunity for a Clerk III/Cashier to join our team!
Job duties include:
Receives, receipts and records payments of court fines, bail, penalty assessments and fees according to established court procedures. Maintains and balances cash drawer at the end of each day.

Assists the public in processing court filings, arranging for court hearings, setting up monthly time payments, arranging for participation in Court Parks Work Program, and in referrals to Department of Assigned Counsel and Adult Probation. Processes anti-harassment/protection orders.

Responds to court-related telephone and counter inquiries and/or complaints from other departments, organizations and the public. Greets and directs case participants to appropriate courtroom.

Coordinates contested hearing scheduling and summons/subpoena processing.
Supervisor:
Deputy District Court Administrator Hours of work: 7:45 am
  • 4:45 pm, Monday
  • Friday For more information please review the job description and supplemental job description.
Salary Range:
MCBA
  • Range 108.
0 Qualifications Requires a high school diploma or GED AND three (3) years of progressively responsible general office, clerical and/or secretarial experience. Of the three years of required experience, one year must involve cash handling. Experience in court or legal procedures is preferred.
Requires the ability to:
Type proficiently and accurately at 40 net words per minute and use a calculator by touch with accuracy at 110 strokes per minute. At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein. Distinguish yourself in public service and make a commitment to our future. Whatcom County, WA is truly special and a great place to call home!