Temporary Clerk - Public Defender

Clerk/Receptionist – Temporary Extra Help

Whatcom County Public Defender's Office is recruiting for a Clerk/Receptionist to provide clerical support in an office setting assisting clients in person and on the telephone. The primary duties include answering telephones, greeting visitors, recording and retrieving critical data, and delivering legal documents throughout the courthouse complex.

Would you enjoy the challenge of:

• Providing excellent clerical support to the Public Defender’s Office
• Working successfully in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Applying your first-rate attention to detail to consistently produce accurate work results

The position has constant contact with a wide variety of individuals, many of whom are under high levels of stress. The successful candidate must be able to work in a distraction-filled environment and exert a calming influence on people in crisis.

Senior Supervisor: Office Administrator

Pay: $20.76

Hours of Work: Variable hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Weekly hours will vary.

Requirements:

• A high school diploma and at least two years of progressively responsible general office, clerical and/or secretarial experience.
• Experience in a criminal justice setting and knowledge of legal terminology is preferred.
• Must be able to perform the essential job duty of the twice-daily court-run: picking up, date stamping, and delivering legal and administrative documents throughout the courthouse complex and within the department timely.
• Background check must meet County criteria for criminal justice positions.
• Must pass job related tests.

At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of the specifically required qualifications contained herein.