Court Clerk - Superior Court

Whatcom County is currently recruiting for a Court Clerk in Superior Court.

Court Clerks are relied upon by Judges, Commissioners, and the public as a key role in all Court proceedings. Superior Court involves civil cases, adult felonies, all juvenile offenses, divorce, child custody, support matters, probate, guardianship's, adoptions, paternity actions, mental incompetency, and abused or neglected children. This position also provides essential clerical support and customer service. Court Clerks work in courtrooms (including in the Jail) and in the office to accurately record and enter all records from a high volume of cases. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, distracting environment and have excellent skills working with others.

Supervisor: Chief Deputy Clerk

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• Court Clerk - Superior Court

• MCBA- Range 108.0

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalency AND three years of progressively responsible general office, secretarial and/or clerical experience.

• Experience with court or legal procedures is strongly preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Required to take the oath of Deputy Clerk.
• Reviews all applicable cash handling policies.
• Must pass job-related tests.