Deputy Court Administrator

Deputy Court Administrator

Salary

$128,655.36 - $158,149.20 Annually

Location

City Hall: 25 West Main St., Auburn, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Court

Opening Date

08/17/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

UNAF

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Position Details

This position is open until filled, with a first review date of September 1, 2026.

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

before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, August 31, 2026.

The Auburn Municipal Court is looking for a Deputy Court Administrator to add to the team! This is a unique opportunity to assist the Judges and Court Administrator in developing court structure and operations for the reopening of Auburn Municipal Court. By applying for this position you will have a chance to grow professionally, problem solve, provide meaningful public services and provide stability and purpose to the court users and stakeholders.

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 City's 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.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Knowledge of the WA state judicial system;
• Technological knowledge in Word, Excel, Windows, and the internet;
• Ability analyze documents such as policies, procedures, law and financial audits;
• Ability to direct and educate staff.

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:

• Assist the Court Administrator and Judges in the development, administration and operation of the court.
• Oversee daily operations of the criminal clerk division.
• Support the lead Court Clerk and Civil Clerk division with daily operations as necessary.
• Be responsible for court financial operations including end-of-day/month; accounts payable and bond audits.
• Assist in recruitment process for court positions.

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:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Court Administration, or closely related field

AND

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal court operations, judicial administration, legal support services, or related governmental environment,

AND

• A minimum of two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.

OR

• a combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate that the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the duties listed above.

WE WOULD LOVE IF YOU HAVE:

Experience working in a Washington State municipal court environment including knowledge of court rules, case management systems, probation services, records management, financial processes, and criminal justice agency coordination is 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).

• Incumbent must attend and complete the Court Administrator Academy as outlined by ARLJ 14 within one (1) year of hire.

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
• 17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
• 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!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:

https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits

Commitment to Inclusion

Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The City of Auburn 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 any 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.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:

www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn

READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at cgillespie@auburnwa.gov

Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for details:

https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits

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Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn! Hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration. We do encourage you to upload a resume and/or cover letter as they can be reviewed after the first initial screening and have been invited to skills testing or interviewing. Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree in unrelated field
• Associates Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Court Administration, or closely related field
• Bachelors Degree in unrelated field
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Court Administration, or closely related field
• Masters Degree in unrelated field
• Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Court Administration, or closely related field

03

Please indicate your years of progressively responsible experience in municipal court operations, judicial administration, legal support services, or related governmental environment.

• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 6 - 7 years
• 7 - 8 years
• 8 - 9 years
• More than 9 years

04

Do you have two (2) or more years of lead or supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

05

What is your experience working with specialty courts such as community court or a therapeutic court?

06

Have you managed any local, state or federal grants or reimbursement programs?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes to the above question, please describe your role in managing grants and reimbursement programs.

08

Do you have experience working in a Washington State municipal court environment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Auburn

Address 25 West Main Street

Auburn, Washington, 98001

Phone 253-931-3040

Website http://www.auburnwa.gov