Judicial Assistant

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for the Civil Service examination process for a JUDICIAL ASSISTANT within our Municipal Court. Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish are strongly preferred. Those who meet the bilingual criteria outlined in the AFSCME contract are eligible to receive an additional monthly stipend.

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth, value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees. 

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans.  Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year.  

For more information on benefits for this position, click here.

About the Department/Division:

About the Job:

This is a technical support position working for the Municipal Court.  Under the direction of the Court Administrator, incumbents in this job class perform a wide variety of technical record keeping and clerical duties using automated systems in support of the Everett Municipal Court.  These duties include, but are not limited to, processing forms, court orders, and other documentation for court cases from origin to final disposition; assisting the public by explaining court procedures and the judicial system; maintaining accounting, legal, and financial records; and filing and monitoring a variety of functions such as civil, criminal, and traffic violations.  Judicial Assistants are expected to work with reasonable discretion within established guidelines.

For a full description of the Judicial Assistant position, please see the class specification on the City’s website.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND 
• Two (2) years of general office support experience that included heavy public contact and computer use in a court or related organization. 
• College course work in criminal justice, paralegal studies, pre-law, or a closely related field is highly desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Submission to and successful completion of an extensive background investigation will be required prior to appointment. 
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Washington State Driver License.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required to work rotating shifts, evenings, and various job assignments. 
• Repetitive motion, sitting for extended periods of time, and occasionally lifting up to 65 pounds.
• The work is typically performed in an office environment or courtroom, but may also be performed in a locked holding cell or at the County Corrections Department.

HOW TO APPLY

• Application materials may be accessed via the City's website.
• All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:

1. The standard City of Everett Application Form.
2. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire for Judicial Assistant.
3. Must attach a 1–2-page resume.
   • Applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system by 5:00. on May 25, 2026 to be considered.  
   • LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

EXAMINATION STEPS

• There will be a pre-screening of all applications.
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire and the resume will be reviewed together to generate a single combined score, which will be blind-rated and weighted at 10%.
• Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 90%) Interviews will be tentatively scheduled for early June.
• All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

• A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.  
• The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• Applicants claiming veterans’ preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005.
• Extensive background checks will be conducted.
• New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range.  
• This job classification is represented by Everett Municipal Employees Local 113, AFSCME.

Filing Opens: May 11, 2026

Filing Closes: May 25, 2026

Salary : $5,749 - $6,996