Court Clerk I - Superior Court

Build a career where accuracy, professionalism, and public service matter every day. Clallam County is seeking a Court Clerk to join the team supporting our Superior Court and Juvenile and Family Court. Court Clerks play an important role in the daily operation of the courts, helping ensure proceedings are accurately documented, official records are maintained, and the integrity of the court record is preserved.

This position performs a broad range of clerical and courtroom support duties, including preparing accurate written records and minutes of court proceedings; maintaining official court records; identifying, securing, and maintaining custody of exhibits; administering oaths; reading verdicts; and performing audio and video functions during court proceedings.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a professional environment where accuracy, confidentiality, and sound judgment are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values public service and wants to contribute to the effective operation of Clallam County's court system.

At Clallam County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Clallam County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

• Produce accurate, detailed minutes for all court proceedings
• Identify, number and keep all court exhibits safe
• Prepare and/or process documents and orders for signing, filing and including in court files
• Maintain official court witness records of all who appear in court
• Perform all jury-related functions including administering oaths, reading verdicts and polling juries
• Perform specific audio and video functions
• Follow courtroom procedures and instructions to maintain a smooth and routine court
• Perform backup Bailiff duties while performing primary clerical duties, as required
• Take custody of and store guns, knives, narcotics, cash, jewelry, clothing and other materials used as evidence
• Handle multiple-step transactions such as receiving and/or issuing receipts, forms, cash and documents
• Interpret and translate English-Spanish
• Meet attendance standards necessary for successful job performance

Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by examples in the above job description.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); prior experience and/or training preferred. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer knowledge and ability.

• Medical
  - Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental
  - Delta Dental of Washington
• Vision
  - Northwest Benefit Network
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• HRA Veba (select positions)
• Life and disability insurance (select positions)
• Wellness Benefit Program
• Infant at Work Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation Program/Transit Pass
• Training and Career Development Program

• Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.
• Sheriff's Office Employees are covered under LEOFF2 and PSERS.

• Deferred Compensation Program 457(b) - Tax Deferred Savings Program
• Deferred Compensation Program 401(a) - Tax Deferred Savings Program

Generous Vacation and Paid Sick Leave

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Presidents' Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • day following Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
• 4 Personal Days (32 hours floating holiday)
• Employment Vacation Donation Program
• Vacation Leave Accrual (Unless otherwise provided by contract, all regular full-time employees shall accrue vacation leave monthly based upon the following schedule)
  • 0-48 months = 8 hours per month
  • 49-108 months = 10 hours per month
  • 109-168 months = 12 hours per month
  • 169-204 months = 14 hours per month
  • Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month

• Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month. Eligibility for use of sick leave is established after one month of continuous employment.
• Part-time employee's benefit contributions and leave accruals are prorated.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Clallam County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Please contact Human Resources at  if further clarification is needed.