Court Clerk I

Performs a variety of specialized clerical and/or cash handling duties in support of the operations and services of Spokane Municipal Court, Prosecutor or Public Defender offices.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area (such as clerical or cash handling) within Municipal Court, Prosecutor or Public Defender offices, which may include, but is not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:

•  Answers inquiries and assists the general public regarding court or office procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, or payment of fines and fees.
• Enters citations filed with the court, schedules court hearings, maintains case and person records in multiple case management systems, prepares appeal records and monitors appeal progress for disposition.
• Interacts with the public via written correspondence, by telephone or in person to provide a full range of customer service-related support activities.
• Performs various clerical tasks, such as: answering telephone calls; data entry; mail processing; filing; scanning, indexing, downloading and quality control of court documents in electronic imaging or case management systems.
• Collects, posts, receipts, and reconciles monetary transactions and cash deposits daily, using a cash register, adding machine, and various reports.
• Maintains accounting activity including creation of accounts receivables, adjustments, and payables. Processes documents and data related to court financial transactions, such as tickets, bonds, refunds, direct deposits, payment plans, bankruptcies, etc. 
• Operates a variety of office equipment to correspond with customers, and transmits information and documents using a desktop computer, document scanner, facsimile machine, or postal mail.
• Performs record-keeping activities, requiring use of various software applications. Tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • scan and index court or legal documents 
  • prepare dockets or calendars of cases  
  • manage files in the case management system
  • document details of customer interactions, including any actions taken, and
  • retrieve, research, and review information in connection with municipal court proceedings.
  • logging, archiving, and destruction of records

• Performs related work as required.

Open Entry Requirements: 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, AND 
• Experience: One year of work experience in direct customer service, which includes cash handling or cashiering experience, and/or clerical support in a court or criminal justice environment.

For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. 

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.

Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

The examination will consist of a multiple-choice test, with weights assigned as follows:

• Multiple-choice Test 100%

EXAMINATION DETAILS:

This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided. Computer reservations can also be made through your local, public library.

Multiple-choice examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 11:59 p.m. on the due date as listed below.  Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com).

• Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, July 14, 2025, and Monday, July 28, 2025, will test Thursday, July 31, 2025, through Monday, August 4, 2025.  

NOTE:  You may begin the exam at any time during the test period; however, once you begin, you will have 1.75 hours to complete the examination.  You may take the exam only once during the open recruitment period.

The examination may include such subjects as:

• Clerical
• Customer Service
• Answering phones
• Cash handling
• Data entry 
  
  
  

are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,

gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status,

genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair

Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening

for non-public safety positions.