Vietnamese Contractor In County Jobs in Seattle, WA

Summary   King County District Court Profile KCDC is the largest and most technologically advanced Court of Limited Jurisdiction in the State of Washington. It currently processes approximately 300,000 matters per year with 25 elected judges and roughly 260 employees at 8 courthouse locations. The Court is a leader in many areas involving public safety and access to justice, including the use of problem-solving courts, jail-alternative programs, technology- and judge-managed probation services.

Thirteen cities contract with King County for court services provided by KCDC. A Competitive District Court Clerk Candidate King County District Court is seeking Court Clerks who are active learners, adaptive, reliable, and action-oriented to establish a competitive pool of candidates for current and future Court Clerk positions throughout King County District Court. Court clerks face a variety of populations, (in person, telephonically, virtually, and electronically) with a variety of needs and questions when they make contact with the court.

Clerks must establish a level of service that meets the needs of the public's request while also working within the parameters of legal boundaries, maintaining a positive rapport as much as possible when serving the public at large. Clerks are faced with a variety of competing priorities on a daily basis; learning how to best meet shifting timelines and communicating with supervisors along the way is expected and highly desired in a successful court clerk. Job Duties Utilize active listening and problem-solving skills, to assist a diverse customer base, while providing accurate information and resources to deliver the best possible experience for the court user.

Accurate processing of cases and updating case records, demonstrating a high level of detail, while working in a variety of settings and scenarios. Ability to handle processing and system changes on a regular basis while utilizing adaptive learning skills. Demonstrate excellent customer service through in-person, telephonic, and written communication.

Confers and communicates with management and team regarding time sensitive tasks while setting priorities. Accurately scheduling, maintaining, and distributing courtroom calendars to support operational efficiency. Collaborate effectively within a team environment while maintaining ability to work independently.

Disseminate information and instruction in the courtroom setting as directed. Serve as the first point of contact for court users, answering questions and providing instruction within the constraints of legal boundaries. Maintaining the integrity of the court while recognizing the importance of your role as a court employee.

Accurately collecting fees and updating financial records as needed. Daily interactions with Judges, attorneys and executive-level management. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Experience demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills while working with internal and external customers verbally (in-person/telephonic) and in writing.

Demonstrate resiliency and ability to preserve composure while accomplishing tasks in a high-pressure environment. Demonstrated experience providing customer service to internal and external customers. Ability to foster and sustain productive working relationships with diverse teams, customers, and vendors.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word). Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills demonstrate discretion, patience, and professionalism. Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality with sensitive and personal information.

Ability to work on multiple tasks requiring a high degree of accuracy in a high pressure/short deadline/precise schedule environment. Ability to deescalate in tension filled situations. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy while experiencing shifting priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Ability to utilize technical skills by comfortably working with multiple applications and demonstrating a general ability to trouble shoot common issues with those applications. Committed to continuous learning, open to change with a positive attitude, and be able to succeed in a fast-paced and culturally diverse environment. Experience working in a team environment, as well as an independent contributor.

History of utilizing problem solving and critical thinking skills to overcome unexpected challenges. Fast learner and adaptable to changing tools, tasks, and environments Experience with data management, including data entry, organization, and accuracy checking Desired qualifications: Candidates with fluency in one or more of the following languages are encouraged to apply: Amharic, American Sign Language, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Somali, Spanish or Vietnamese. Associate degree from an accredited institution Minimum of two (2) years' experience providing increasingly responsible administrative support, or any combination of education, skills, training and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.

Supplemental Information Special Requirements: US Citizenship is required. A contingent offer is based upon the results of criminal background investigation and fingerprinting. Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications; the most competitive candidates will be invited for a phone screen, a skill assessment and one or more panel interviews.

Any employment offer will be contingent upon the results of criminal background investigation and finger printing. Work Location: Various Courthouses that are located in Seattle, Shoreline, Redmond, Bellevue, Issaquah, Burien, MRJC(Kent), and Auburn. Work schedule: Regular, working a 40-hour workweek.

Responsibilities occasionally may require additional working hours in order to meet deadlines. After hours, on-call support is required. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and move and/or lift up to 10 pounds. The vision abilities required to perform this position include close vision. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office environment with a moderate amount of noise (computers, printers, light traffic).

This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Union Affiliation: This position is represented by Local 21 DC. King County District Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. For more information regarding this position or application process, please contact: Marwan Alqaysi Senior HR Analyst malqaysi@kingcounty.gov Please include "District Court Clerk" within the subject line.