Court Clerk

Position Details

This position is open until filled with a first review date of October 19 2026.

To be considered for the first screening your application must have been received

before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday October 18 2026 .

The Auburn Municipal Court is looking for a Court Clerk to add to the team ! This person is instrumental in the day-to-day operations of Auburn Municipal Court. This role is designed to prepare the individual for continued growth in the judicial branch including but not limited to increased knowledge of judicial procedure; specialty courts/calendars; training; and court technology. With the garnered skills and knowledge this individual would be prepared to serve in higher capacities such as a lead court clerk or court operations supervisor. This position is a vital member of the court team and will support the courts mission for providing accessible respectful and transparent service through integrity accountability and collaboration. As a team we will foster a workplace culture that is respectful and mindful of public service.

This position performs administrative and technical court support work for the Auburn Municipal Court. Responsibilities include but are not limited to processing and maintaining court records scheduling and preparing matters for hearing entering and retrieving case information serving as in-court clerk processing warrants and court orders receiving and accounting for court-related payments and providing information and assistance to court users and justice-system partners. Work requires thorough knowledge of court procedures accuracy confidentiality sound judgment and the ability to accomplish a high volume of detailed work within established legal and procedural requirements.

IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION: The City of Auburn is conducting this recruitment to establish a qualified hiring pool in anticipation of City Council consideration and approval of funding for this position as part of the Citys budget process in September 2026.

Candidates may participate in the recruitment interview and selection process prior to final budget approval; however no appointment or offer of employment will be made unless and until the position and associated funding receive all required City approvals.

The resulting eligibility/hiring pool may be used to fill this position following approval and may also be used to fill similar vacancies as appropriate.

AUBURN MUNICIPAL COURT
The culture at Auburn Municipal Court is one founded on respect teamwork excellence communication and purpose. We understand and embrace the value of each employee for their unique perspectives experiences and knowledge. We promote staff growth and development through training and education along with supportive leadership. Your hard work and dedication will not go unrecognized.

WORKING IN AUBURN
The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government with a City Council of seven at-large members. The management team at the City of Auburn includes the Mayor and nine Department Directors from the following departments: Administration Community Development Finance Human Resources Innovation & Technology Legal Parks & Arts & Recreation Police and Public Works. With a mission to improve the lives of Auburn residents promote diversity and support economic growth Team Auburn is a great place to work!

Primary Duties

In this job you will:

• Provide administrative and technical support in the day-to-day operation of the court.
• Respond to inquiries from defendants attorneys law enforcement prosecutors court partners other agencies and the public; provides routine information regarding court processes case status schedules forms and procedures within established authority.
• Serve as Court Clerk while court is in session ; records and documents proceedings makes docket entries processes orders marks and maintains exhibits and completes other courtroom duties as assigned.

• Possess knowledge of municipal court operations court rules legal terminology records practices and procedures applicable to criminal and civil-infraction case processing; office administration records management cash-handling and reconciliation practices customer service and confidential information handling.

While these are some of the duties and responsibilities of this position please CLICK HERE to view the full job description.

Minimum Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Graduation from High school or equivalent

AND

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible court-related clerical or administrative experience including experience applying court rules procedures and case-processing requirements;

OR

• An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Municipal or district court experience and experience using Washington State court information systems are highly desirable.

NOTE: This position will be required to be fingerprinted and complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).

Additional Information

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical dental and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA ( tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

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