District Court - Clerk III

Clerk III
- Cashier

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

Salary Range: MCBA
- Range 108.0

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.

Whatcom County offers excellent benefits at no cost to employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
• Generous paid leave provisions, including vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year
• Eligibility for a lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
• $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees
• Option to invest in a 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for annual health care and/or dependent care expenses
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional benefit information

Address: 311 Grand Ave, Suite 107 Bellingham, Washington, 98225

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