Customer Service Specialist

Full Job Description

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is excited to welcome a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to join our Court Services Division (CSD) as a Customer Service Specialist.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting the judicial system through exceptional service.

As a Customer Service Specialist, you’ll be the first point of contact for AOC staff and court personnel with password resets.

This position also supports all court levels with equipment, access, application, and security issues and questions involving the systems used by the courts.

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations across all court levels by providing expert guidance and technical support.

Reporting to the Customer Services Supervisor, you’ll deliver responsive and knowledgeable assistance to users of AOC-supported applications. Your expertise in judicial system applications and business processes will make you a trusted resource for consultation and problem resolution.

This is more than a help desk role it’s an opportunity to become a subject matter expert and make a meaningful impact in Washington’s court system. If you're ready to bring your skills to a team that values service, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply!

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity Administrative Office of the Courts Customer Service Specialist Court Business Office Customer Services

Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job: 2026-25

Status: Regular, Full-Time*

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 60: $69,744 - $91,464 per year (DOQ)

Opens: March 27, 2026.

Closes: April 12, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven (7) calendar days after posting.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.

This position requires you to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

Requirements

Some of the duties you will perform are:

Qualifications

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in meeting the qualifications.

• Six (6) years of experience working in client support and customer service data information environment including at least two (2) years of experience working directly with applications supported by AOC.

OR

• Six (6) years working in a court environment which uses applications regularly supported by AOC.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to earn the trust and respect of co-workers, management, and other constituents through consistent honesty, integrity, professionalism and working cooperatively with others; ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to meet work goals in cooperation with agency, court, state, and professional colleagues.
• Expert people skills and abilities to establish and maintain professional working relationships with co-workers, management, and clients.
• Communication skills both orally and in writing help with effective exchanges; ability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical information to a wide variety of audiences.
• Proficient in using Microsoft 365 products, including Teams, Outlook, Word, OneNote,
• Demonstrates strong planning, prioritization, and time-management skills to meet goals with minimal oversight.
• Integrates information logically to develop goals, action plans, timelines, and strategic decisions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex problems; assesses risks; and provides well-reasoned recommendations and solutions.
• Effectively manages resources, staff, and multiple concurrent projects while maintaining attention to detail and accountability for outcomes.
• Collaborates effectively with agency, court, and state partners; incorporates stakeholder input; and delivers work that meets customer expectations.
• Applies knowledge of court business processes, Judicial Information System (JIS) and related applications, customer support tools, and query systems to support operations.
• Ability to learn and implement new ideas; adapt to change.
• Knowledge of new and emerging technologies to enhance customer services.
• Ability to keep current with all policies, procedures, reference materials, and auxiliary information that affect the JIS client community.

Additional Information

For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.

AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.