TLT Court Program Technician - Family Court Operations
Job Description
AS THIS IS A REOPENING OF THE TERM-LIMITED TEMPORARY COURT PROGRAM TECHNICIAN POSITION, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED YOUR MATERIALS FOR THIS POSITION, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESUBMIT THEM.
The responsibilities of this position include performing work in support of multiple programs within the Family Court Operations Department. The incumbent enters data into software programs; maintains, tracks, monitors, research, and updates cases. This position assists litigants, volunteers, attorneys, and other customers by providing information and forms to comply with court orders and follow-up with responsive or remedial action if needed; response to inquiries regarding how to proceed with a specific court process. Duties require the incumbent to interact with judicial officers, and internal and external customers on the Protection Order/Weapons Surrender calendars. The incumbent also supports courts in family law, dependency, truancy, family treatment court, and case-setting matter as needed. This position requires the ability to deal with high-stress court calendars of a sensitive nature.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants. Applications may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitments.
Work Location For Position #1: This position is in the King County Courthouse 516 3rd Ave Seattle, Washington. The incumbent may be required to work at other facilities as assigned. This position may be eligible for limited work from home.
Work Location For Position #2: This position is located in the Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 Fourth Avenue, Kent, Washington. The incumbent may be required to work at other facilities as assigned. This position may be eligible for limited work
Work Schedule and Terms: This position is hourly (overtime-eligible) and subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position working a 35-hour workweek. The workweek for this position is normally Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Variations from these hours may occur based on the needs of the court. This at-will Term-Limited Temporary position is anticipated to last through December 31, 2024.
Additional Materials Required: Please include a resume and cover letter describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are supplemental to your application. You must still completely fill out the online application form 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.
The following duties are not intended to represent the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level:
Perform tasks in court, including monitoring case readiness in compliance with court rules; interpreting policies and procedures; preparing and writing court orders based on judicial officers’ determinations; reviewing pleadings and legal documents for compliance with applicable laws and previously entered orders and creating and updating team distribution lists.
Perform operational support activities, including scheduling court dates, determining priority order of cases with respect to local court rules/ legal timeframes, and creating and maintaining the timely distribution of court calendars.
Provide procedural information to attorneys, pro se litigants, and others.
Facilitate communication between judges, commissioners, court staff, volunteers, and the public. Respond to questions and inquiries regarding specific court rules and implementation of court program policies and procedures.
Track, maintain, monitor, and input case information into a court-specific database system. Update case status for accurate and current information. Monitor cases post-filing through dismissal or jurisdiction expiration. Submit monthly data reports.
Ensure courtroom security daily as well in high-volume courtrooms. Initiate security response to courtrooms and court-related areas when required.
Provide backup support to other employees and/or program participants as needed.
Participate in planning and presenting training programs for attorneys or litigants. Train new employees in processes, policies, and software applications.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level in support of the specific programs or courts.
Knowledge of court rules, court procedures, and processes. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide range of people in a professional manner. Knowledge of computer applications is required.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
King County Superior Court employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the Court will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:
- submit proof of vaccination, or
- have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.
Union membership: This position is not represented by a union.
King County Superior Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.
If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at 206-477-1536.
