Judicial Support Specialist

Judicial Support Specialist

Salary

$69,549.79 - $89,029.62 Annually

Location

SeaTac City Hall; SeaTac, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-028

Department

Municipal Court

Division

COURT

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
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Basic Function

Help Support Fair, Accessible, and Efficient Court Services

SeaTac Municipal Court plays a vital role in ensuring justice, accountability, and community safety. As a Judicial Support Specialist, you will be part of a highly skilled team that keeps court operations running smoothly and ensures that every customer-attorneys, defendants, victims, law enforcement, and state agencies-receives accurate information and respectful service.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys detailed administrative work, and values public service. You'll be cross-trained across multiple court functions, work independently and collaboratively, and support both in-person and hybrid courtroom operations.

This role reflects the City of SeaTac's values every day:

• Accountability - You ensure accurate records, timely scheduling, and reliable support.

• Integrity - You uphold confidentiality, legal requirements, and ethical standards.

• Service - You provide clear, compassionate assistance to diverse court customers.

• Teamwork - You collaborate with judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and colleagues.

Representative Duties

Court Customer Support

• Provide information to attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement, defendants, victims, and state agencies.

• Assist customers at the counter, by phone, email, mail, fax, and through digital platforms.

• Process legal documents, research requests, and make accurate docket entries.

Case & Records Management

• Enter criminal, traffic, parking, and code enforcement cases into JIS and Inside Courts.

• Update case information including hearings, dispositions, warrants, orders, and probation entries.

• Maintain failure-to-appear records and process related actions.

Scheduling & Calendar Coordination

• Schedule hearings (arraignment, pre-trial, trial, sentencing, mitigation, contested, show cause, motions).

• Prepare court calendars and notify parties via subpoena or summons.

• Coordinate interpreters using web-based scheduling systems (e.g., Moli and OCourt).

Financial Processing

• Maintain financial records for infractions, bail, and time payments.

• Create accounts receivable, set payment schedules, and process payments.

• Balance daily receipts, prepare deposits, and manage delinquent accounts and collections.

Courtroom Operations

• Prepare courtroom materials and serve as clerk/bailiff during proceedings.

• Record hearings using AV Capture All or OBS.

• Assist judges, attorneys, defendants, jurors, and witnesses.

• Support hybrid hearings using Zoom and other platforms.

Additional Responsibilities

• Track criminal case compliance and schedule review hearings.

• Process jail commitments, releases, and in-custody calendars.

• Maintain warrant and order controls.

• Support jury trial coordination.

• Maintain electronic filing systems (OnBase).

• Provide backup coverage and train staff as needed.

To view the entire job description and its representative duties, please click here.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience with an emphasis on customer service OR

• A combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and skills to perform the job

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Oath of Confidentiality (Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts)

• Valid Washington State Driver's License may be required within 45 days of appointment

• Satisfactory three-year driving abstract

• Successful references and criminal background check

Preferred:

Fluency in Spanish, Somali, Amharic, Punjabi, and/or Vietnamese.

The City of SeaTac offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. These benefits include the following:

Medical Benefits/Life Insurance:

• Regence Medical Insurance: choice of a copay or High Deductible Plan with option of a Health Savings Account
• Kaiser Permanente with a Deductible
• Choice of Delta Dental of Washington or Willamette Dental Group for Employer Paid Dental Plans
• VSP is Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance with the Hartford Insurance Company
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability with Standard Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program with Compsych

Retirement:

Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS); employee and employer contribute to the plan.

Social Security Replacement:

The City contributes 5.058% to the 401a Social Security Replacement Plan with MissionSquare 401a. Employee contributes 6.2%.

Deferred Compensation:

Employees have the option of contributing to an MissionSquare 457 plan.

Paid Leave:

• Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month
• Accrue 8 hours of vacation leave per month
• 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays per year
• Management leave for exempt personnel

Tuition Reimbursement: employees are eligible to participate after completion of their probationary period.

Wellness Program: Fun and engaging wellness activities to encourage a healthy work place.

Commuter Trip Reduction Program: The City provides incentives to reduce single occupancy vehicle commute, and provides a monthly pass up to $100 to cover transit needs.

01

Did you review and understand the full job description?

• Yes, I reviewed and understand the responsibilities and requirements
• No, I did not review the job description

02

What is your highest level of education?

• No diploma/GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

03

How many years of clerical experience (with an emphasis on customer service) do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4+ years

04

How much experience do you have working in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions?

• None
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
• Extensive experience

05

How comfortable are you interacting with emotionally distraught, irate, or combative individuals?

• Not comfortable
• Somewhat comfortable
• Comfortable
• Very comfortable

06

Do you have experience handling confidential or sensitive information?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience using case management systems, legal databases, or other specialized software?

• None
• Limited experience
• Moderate experience
• Extensive experience

08

Are you able to meet the requirement of passing a criminal background check?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of SeaTac

Address 4800 South 188th Street

SeaTac, Washington, 98188

Phone 206-973-4650

Website http://www.seatacwa.gov