District Court - Clerk III

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

For more information please review the job description and supplemental job description. 

• 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.

• Type proficiently and accurately at 40 net words per minute and use a calculator by touch with accuracy at 110 strokes per minute.