Judge Pro Tempore Drug Diversion Court

Agency Name: King County Superior Court

Position / Job Title : Judge Pro-Tempore Drug Diversion Court

Location: King County Courthouse - 516 3rd Ave, Seattle

Category : Attorney

Job Description:

Summary

This posting is to fill multiple Drug Diversion Court Judge Pro-Tempore positions. The hourly pay rate for Judges Pro-Tempore is $116.10

Who may apply: This position is open to attorneys licensed to practice in Washington State. These positions are at-will and are not represented by a union. Work schedule: The Judge Pro-Tempore is an intermittent, temporary position, filing in when a sitting judicial officer is unavailable. The hours of work are typically between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work location: These positions may serve in the following King County Superior Court facilities: King County Courthouse - 516 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104; Maleng Regional Justice Center - 401 4th Avenue N., Kent, WA 98032.

Required application materials: 1) You must completely fill out the on-line application with your relevant education and work experience. Applications that state "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. 2) You must include a resume and a letter of interest describing how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position. These materials are supplemental to your application. 3) You must complete and attach the following: Confirmation of Citizenship form, per RCW 2.24.010 WSBA Release Criminal Records Background Check form Electronic versions of these documents may be found at the link below, under "Work for Superior Court":https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/superior-court/get-help/general-information.aspx

If you are unable to access these documents electronically, you may obtain them by calling King County Superior Court Human Resources at (206) 477-1536.

Job Duties:

Pro-Tempore Drug Diversion Court Judges hear all matters that arise in Drug Diversion Court, including arraignment, review, and sentencing hearings.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

Membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association, with no history of discipline by the Washington State Bar Association, is required. Must be able to use a personal computer, Microsoft Office programs, and the Zoom videoconferencing application.

Knowledge of the judicial system and King County local rules, statutes, legal principles and case precedents, court procedures, King County Superior Court protocols and King County Superior Court calendaring practices is required. At least five years of recent experience must be in the areas of felony criminal law and Drug Diversion Court or other therapeutic diversion Court. The ability to objectively identify, analyze and interpret legal issues, principles and arguments; direct and control courtroom proceedings in a decisive, orderly, equitable and trauma-informed manner is required.

A successful candidate will be able to communicate orally and in writing in a concise, professional, and effective manner, exercise appropriate judicial temperament and demeanor, and effectively handle pressure in difficult and unexpected situations by responding in a calm, trauma-informed and rational manner. The ability to effectively manage a high volume court calendar, within appropriate time frames, including the requisite reading, staffing, and preparation, is required. The ability to proficiently use court-based technology programs, including KC Script, KCMS, Orders for Review, and E-Filing is required. The ability to utilize a variety of web-based remote platforms to facilitate telephone and video appearances in cases where permitted by these rules, court order, statutory or other rules of court.

Supplemental Information

Necessary special requirements: The ability to reliably travel throughout the county is required. Finalists are subject to the Washington State Patrol criminal background check and a reference check. Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying.

As of December 6, 2021, King County Superior Court employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your response to questions regarding vaccination status will be reviewed as part of Superior Court's hiring process.

Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications and offers will be made to the most competitive candidates.

Union membership: These positions are not represented by a union. King County Superior Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at 206-477-1536.

Link to Application: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty/jobs/3421955/judge-pro-tempore-drug-diversion-court

Other Relevant Links:

Application Deadline: 7/21/2022