SKAGIT COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Is now accepting applications for
the position of
COURT COMMISSIONER
Position Title: Superior Court Commissioner – Full Time
Department: Superior Court
Report To: Superior Court Judges
Salary Range: Annual salary: $152,268.00
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a full time (40 hours per week) Court Commissioner position pursuant to RCW 2.24, appointed by the Superior Court Judges.
Please see the Skagit County Web Page (employment opportunities) for additional information.
APPLICATION:
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and letter of interest to Skagit County Human Resources. You may submit them electronically to humanresources@co.skagit.wa.us or in person at 1800 Continental Pl, Mt Vernon, Suite 200. Submissions must be received by 4:30pm on Monday, November 13, 2017.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- May act pursuant to RCW 2.24.040 as directed by the Superior Court Presiding Judge.
- Hear and decide Juvenile Dependency, Truancy, At-Risk Youth, Child in Need of Services and Family Law matters.
- Acts as Ex Parte Judicial Officer as directed.
- Hear, decide and act in any other Judicial Officer capacity as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited, four-year college or university, a law degree from an ABA accredited law school and five (5) years experience in the practice of law. An emphasis on Juvenile and Family Law is desirable. Must be admitted to practice law in the state of Washington. Must be a citizen of the United States. Candidates will be expected to pass a criminal background check.
Additionally, candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills; the ability to build effective relationships with the legal community, the Court and staff; have excellent writing, legal research and analytical and computer skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed primarily in an office or courtroom environment.
HAZARDS:
Those present in a normal office environment with occasional exposure to hostile persons and stressful situations.
Contact Lisa Tremblay with any questions at Lisat@co.skagit.wa.us or 360-416-1206.
