Municipal Court - Deputy Clerk - City of Pasco, WA : Job Details

Salary : $53,164.80 - $63,835.20 Annually Location : City of Pasco, WA Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: 1210.059 Department: Municipal Court Opening Date: 07/21/2025 Closing Date: 8/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt SUMMARY OF POSITION Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding career in the legal field? The City of Pasco Municipal Court is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Deputy Court Clerk to join our fast-paced court team. This is an exciting opportunity to serve a diverse and growing community while supporting the critical operations of a busy courtroom. The Role As a Deputy Court Clerk, you will be at the heart of daily court operations-interacting with the public, processing legal documents, scheduling hearings, managing case files, and providing administrative support to judges and court staff. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the court process and delivering high-quality service to the community. What We're Looking For We're looking for individuals who thrive in high-pressure environments, are highly organized, and bring professionalism and excellent customer service to every interaction. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a legal, court, or government setting (preferred)
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Comfort working with sensitive and confidential information

Why Join Pasco Municipal Court?

• You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to public service
• Work in a fast-paced and structured legal environment
• Enjoy growth opportunities and continuous learning
• Make a difference in a community of over 80,000 residents

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide customer service in person, by phone, and electronically to the public, attorneys, law enforcement, and other court users.
• Process and file a wide range of legal documents and court records with accuracy and attention to confidentiality.
• Schedule and prepare for hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.

• Assist in courtroom operations, including swearing in witnesses, managing exhibits, and recording outcomes.
• Receive and process payments for fines, fees, and bail; set up payment plans as needed.
• Maintain detailed records in the case management system; ensure accurate data entry and file tracking.
• Generate and distribute court notices, correspondence, and legal forms.
• Support compliance with court orders by monitoring probation terms, deferred findings, and payment agreements.
• Collaborate with other departments and external agencies as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONSPreferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred)
• Experience in a legal, court, or government office (preferred)
• Familiarity with court procedures, legal terminology, or case management systems is a plus

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of clerical or administrative experience
• Ability to pass a background check

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONWhy Pasco Municipal Court?

• Serve in a key frontline role in local government
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Experience a fast-paced, high-volume legal setting
• Access opportunities for professional growth and training
• Contribute to public service in a diverse community

Ready to Apply? If you're organized, service-oriented, and ready to grow in a legal setting, we encourage you to apply today. Visit to view the full job description and submit your application. Position closes on August 4, 2025. The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits. 01 How many years of experience do you have working in a legal, court, or government setting?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years of experience

02 Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• No
• Yes, I can speak and understand both languages
• Yes, I can speak, read, and write both languages fluently
• Yes, I can speak, read, and write basic Spanish

03 Which best describes your experience with customer service in a fast-paced environment (e.g., legal office, court, or high-volume front desk)?

• No customer service experience
• Some experience in a general office setting
• Extensive customer service experience in a non-legal setting
• Extensive customer service experience in a legal, court, or government setting

04 Have you worked with confidential records or legal documents as part of your job duties?

• No
• Yes, occasionally
• Yes, regularly as a core part of my job
• Yes, and I was responsible for reviewing or processing legal documents

05 How would you rate your proficiency with court or case management software (e.g., JIS, Odyssey, or similar systems)?

• No experience
• Beginner - basic data entry
• Intermediate - entered and retrieved court data, scheduled hearings
• Advanced - maintained case files, processed payments, and generated reports

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