Judicial Technician III - Floater Bailiff

This posting is open to employees currently on the King County payroll, including temporary employees. Applications from the public are not being considered at this time.

King County Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Judicial Technician III-Floater Bailiff. The Court is Washington State’s largest general jurisdiction trial court, handling civil matters, domestic matters, felony criminal cases, juvenile matters, and appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, King County Superior Court is nationally recognized for innovation. The court’s mission is to equitably serve the diverse public by administering justice through accessible, inclusive, and unbiased forums for the fair, understandable, and timely resolution of legal matters.

The responsibilities of this position include performing a variety of job-related duties as a temporary replacement in support of the daily operations of the Court. Work assignments may require specialized or technical knowledge in several areas of court operations. The incumbent provides analytical support on operational issues, maintains databases, and performs a wide range of support duties where needed within the department.

When covering in a court, the incumbent acts as the contact person for the judges and communicates technical and sensitive information to attorneys, litigants, jurors, court personnel, agencies, law enforcement, media, and the public regarding case information, court procedures, and other matters related to the operations of the department.

It is the vision of King County Superior Court (KCSC) to be open to all, trusted by all, and to provide justice for all. To fulfill Superior Court's Mission, Values, and Vision, employees at all levels serve the complex needs of a diverse population of Court users. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation.

At KCSC, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

This position is open only to regular and temporary employees who are currently on the King County payroll. Candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitment.

This position performs work onsite and is based in the King County Courthouse, in downtown Seattle, Washington. The incumbent will be required to work at other Superior Court locations as assigned, including the Children and Family Justice Center, the Involuntary Treatment Court at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, and other locations.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position working a 35-hour work week. The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Variations from these hours may occur based on the needs of the Court. This position is non-exempt (hourly) from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime-eligible.

This classification encompasses assignments in various divisions of Court Operations. No one position is responsible for all listed duties, nor are the duties listed representative of the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level.

• Responsible for the management of caseloads and determining trial readiness of cases set for trial. Prepare and distribute reports, and notify attorneys, litigants, court personnel, and other parties on the reassignment of cases for trial. Inform attorneys and parties of case status and provide legal resources, policies, and procedures for non-compliance per court policy.
• Monitor cases, schedule hearings, track motions and conferences. Prepare and distribute calendars for judges and other court personnel for inter-department purposes; maintain a judge's calendar. Coordinate with courts regarding the reassignment of cases, transmit documents to the appropriate court, and synchronize notice to all parties of trial setting details. Assemble records and reference materials for cases for review.
• Direct and assist jurors during trials by acting as the Court's liaison for questions and concerns while complying with and applying appropriate statutes, court rules, policies, and procedures. This may involve multiple jury panels and video-conferenced jury selection.
• Assess the need for extra security measures and advise the appropriate law enforcement agency.
• May be required to perform legal research and analysis, and prepare legal correspondence,…