Tribal Court - Court Clerk - Child Support
Job in
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, 98443, USA
Listing for:
Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
-
Administrative/Clerical
Clerical, Government Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Court Clerk – Child Support
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treaty Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.
Open:
July 14, 2026 - Close:
July 28, 2026
Reports To:
Court Administrator
- Hours:
40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time
Salary:
Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits
- Requisition: 890
* Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.
(This is a Grant-Funded Position) Position subject to funding
Position Summary:Provides clerical support and records management for operation of the Tribal Court specializing in child support cases and support services for the Tribal Court Judges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and to maintain impartial as personnel of the Court.Maintains court records, files, and other records.Accurately records details of all court room proceedings.Maintains court calendar and ensures that the docket is prepared one week in advance for the presiding Judge.Oversees issuance of summons, subpoenas, orders, and other necessary documents.Receives and reviews court filings for completeness and conformity to requirements and determines whether each document should be accepted or denied. Correctly completes data-entry and record keeping.Receives and reviews fines and fees. Correctly completes accounting, data-entry, and record keeping.Assists the public, attorneys, law enforcement, social services, and other agencies to submit a filing and, if applicable, explain without providing legal advice how to amend the filing so that it may be accepted by the Court.Affixes stamps and appropriate seals to accepted filings, provides appropriate copies to the filer, files the original filings in the Court file, takes appropriate notes detailing their actions in the Court file, and ensures the filings are presented to the presiding judge.Verifies, enters, retrieves, corrects, and updates information in manual and/or automated record keeping systems.Organizes own work responsibilities, sets specific priorities, and ensures critical deadlines are met.Knowledge of the Puyallup Tribal Code and functions of the Tribal judicial system and the ability to learn and apply legal terminology.Per the presiding judge's direction, prepares and reviews for format and content in a variety of court documentation, including orders after hearings.Per the presiding judge's direction, may contact, by telephone or e-mail, all those required in the court session, such as attorneys and witnesses, for various purposes.Per the presiding judge's direction, assists as necessary with the legal and administrative needs of a jury trial.Attends and participates in trainings and meetings.Upholds all Court policies and procedures.Operates copiers, computer, Zoom audio/video functions, phones, and fax machine.Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Court Clerk, Court Administrator, Chief Judge, Associate Judges, and Pro Tempore Judges.Will be assigned cases that may be more complex than other cases.Assists in the deposit of funds to accounting for Tribal Court fines and fees.Assists in drafting the Court's standard operating procedures.Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required; and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Intermediate…
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
