| Location | SeaTac, WA |
| Salary | $69,549.79–$89,029.62 Per Year |
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
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.
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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:
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:
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.
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Employer City of SeaTac
Address 4800 South 188th Street
SeaTac, Washington, 98188
Phone 206-973-4650
Website http://www.seatacwa.gov