Lead Court Clerk

This position is open until filled, with a first review date of September 28, 2026.

To be considered for the first screening, your application must have been received before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, September 27, 2026.

The Auburn Municipal Court is looking for a Lead Court Clerk to add to the team! This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in the reopening of Auburn Municipal Court. By applying for this position you will have a chance to grow professionally, problem solve, provide meaningful public services and provide stability and purpose to the court users and stakeholders.

This position performs advanced, technical court work and lead-worker responsibilities in support of the Auburn Municipal Court. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, serving as a primary technical resource to Court Clerks by providing day-to-day work direction, training, mentoring, workflow coordination, and guidance regarding court procedures and operating standards; and assisting Court management with documenting and maintaining procedures, implementing operational changes, resolving complex technical issues, and coordinating special projects or programs.

The position performs the full range of Court Clerk duties as operational needs require. The Lead Court Clerk is a lead-worker classification and does not exercise formal supervisory authority, including hiring, discipline, performance evaluation, or other supervisory personnel actions.

The City of Auburn is conducting this recruitment to establish a qualified hiring pool in anticipation of City Council consideration and approval of funding for this position as part of the City’s budget process in September 2026.

Candidates may participate in the recruitment, interview, and selection process prior to final budget approval; however, no appointment or offer of employment will be made unless and until the position and associated funding receive all required City approvals.

The resulting eligibility/hiring pool may be used to fill this position following approval and may also be used to fill similar vacancies, as appropriate.

The culture at Auburn Municipal Court is one founded on respect, teamwork, excellence, communication and purpose. We understand and embrace the value of each employee for their unique perspectives, experiences and knowledge. We promote staff growth and development through training and education, along with supportive leadership. Your hard work and dedication will not go unrecognized.

The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members. The management team at the City of Auburn includes the Mayor and nine Department Directors from the following departments:
Administration, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Innovation & Technology, Legal, Parks & Arts & Recreation, Police, and Public Works. With a mission to improve the lives of Auburn residents, promote diversity, and support economic growth, Team Auburn is a great place to work!

• Perform a range of duties and responsibilities assigned to the Court Clerk classification and provides Court Clerk coverage as operational needs require.
• Review work processes and, as assigned, work products for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established procedures; identifies issues and provides technical guidance or refers matters to Court management as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison or technical resource with judges, attorneys, law enforcement, correctional facilities, other courts and jurisdictions, City departments, vendors, and other justice-system partners regarding assigned operational…