Full time benefits include: • County pays $1,450 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for the employee and eligible family members. • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply. • Wellness program • Deferred compensation plans offered • Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority • Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: The Walla Walla District Court (WWDC) covers three (3) jurisdictions within the Walla Walla County. City of Walla Walla, City of College Place, and the County of Walla Walla. The WWDC was established in accordance with state law and is the judicial branch of government for the county and two municipalities. The court is authorized to hear both criminal and civil matters. The Judicial Support Associate, Lead C (JSAL-C) is responsible for financial record keeping, public records request and administrative procedures for District Court operations. This position requires significant knowledge of accounting functions, and court financial record keeping. The largest part of the JSAL-C’s job is maintaining the court’s financial integrity, by proper collections, receipting, deposits and accounting of revenue and expenditures from court activities. Along with the other court staff, the JSAL-C handles payments for fees, fines and court costs and performs at the required level of customer service when dealing with the public. The JSAL-C timely responds and processes all requests for Public Records within the District Court. The JSAL-C will be the back-up to the administrative duties for the Court Administrator in their absence. The position maintains a high level of responsibility, confidentiality, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work is performed in the usual office environment and in courtroom. Must possess the physical ability to sit for long periods of time while performing duties. Physical abilities required for this position are those typically related to office operations including manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate personal computers and other office equipment; ability to lift twenty (20) pounds; access file cabinets and sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally. May deal with individuals who often have a low level of education, substance abuse issues, and mental health issues. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and illness from defendants and others in the courtroom, and court office.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. At least five (5) years’ experience working in the court system, two (2) years of which are court clerk/civil clerk; or an eight (8) year combination of training and experience in processing civil, criminal and traffic cases through the court system with at least two (2) years as a court clerk. An Associate Degree (AA) preferred and two (2) years’ experience working in the accounting department with State training in regard to civil law and practice, or at least five (5) years combination of training and experience in accounting, civil and criminal justice court system.

Application: County application, resume and cover letter required. Job description available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.