Deputy Court Clerk

Summary Of Position

LOCATION: City of Pasco, WA – On-site

SALARY: $26.07 – $31.30 Hourly / $54,225.60 – $65,104.00 Annually

JOB TYPE: Regular / Full-Time

UNION STATUS: Non-Union

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm

CLOSING DATE: 7/17/2026

The Role

As a Deputy Court Clerk, you will play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the Pasco Municipal Court by performing a variety of clerical, records, payment processing, and court-related support duties. This position assists with receiving, receipting, and posting payments; setting and monitoring time payment agreements; preparing case files and records; scheduling court dates; recording in-court proceedings; entering findings at the conclusion of hearings; and distributing court-related information to other agencies and departments.

The ideal candidate will have general or legal clerical experience, strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to maintain complete and accurate records in a confidential court environment. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with the judge, attorneys, City staff, outside agencies, and members of the public.

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REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of general or legal clerical experience.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in local government, court, legal, law enforcement, or other confidential office environment.
• Experience using court case management systems or other specialized database systems.
• Experience receiving, receipting, posting, and reconciling payments.
• Strong customer service, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  
  

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including:

• Medical coverage is available at tiered monthly rates based on plan selection and coverage level. Dental coverage is available at $11.59/month and vision coverage at $6.54/month.
• Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee sponsored supplemental life insurance.
• 12 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave which are available for use upon accrual.
• 10 holidays, plus each employee receives 1 floating holiday each year.
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), which offers a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria has been met.
• In addition to DRS, employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, that offers a pre-tax contribution of 4% from the City.
• Other benefits offered: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Schedule, per department approval.
  
  

SAFETY/WORK CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily performed in an office or courtroom environment.
• Work is performed while stationed at a desk using a computer, standing at the front counter, or bending to file.
• Physical: May lift files weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Duties require providing service to and communicating with individuals who may be angry, upset, or frustrated on a regular basis.
  
  

If you're seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to contribute to a thriving community and grow both personally and professionally, the City of Pasco is the place for you.

Join us in shaping the future and making a real difference and APPLY HERE to submit your application by the closing date 7/17/2026.

Please call or text HR at (509) 545-3408 or email HR@pasco.gov, with questions regarding employment opportunities with the City of Pasco.

The City of Pasco is committed to supporting diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If your experience does not exactly match each and every qualification, apply anyway! You may be exactly what we are looking for!

The City of Pasco is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce.

All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and over), marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application and selection process upon request. Individuals who require accommodation must notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling 509-545-3408

The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits.

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How many years of general or legal clerical experience?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 or more years of experience
• Required Question