Legal Processing Supervisor - Clerks Office

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Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Step into your new role as a Legal Processing Supervisor, where your creativity and leadership help shape how we serve the public.

You’ll lead a dedicated team of clerks responsible for accurately inputting data, providing customer service, processing court filings, and overseeing the facilitator group.

This supervisor also supports individuals seeking court services, improving processes, and introducing new ideas that strengthen how work gets done.

You’ll collaborate with engaged leaders across the organization, build strong relationships, and use data, equity, and customer perspectives to guide decisions.

If you’re someone who enjoys developing others, driving positive changes, and making a meaningful impact, this role is a great fit for you.

Why It's a Great Department:

The Clerk of the Superior Court's work is mostly administrative in nature, providing essential services for the community through maintaining the records of all cases filed in the Superior Court.

We are an essential service helping people navigate through unfamiliar territory during challenging times with knowledge and empathy creating safe spaces for residents of the county.

Learn more about the Clerk of Superior Court on our website.

How to be Successful in the Role:

As a Legal Processing Supervisor, you’ll lead a dedicated team with clarity, accountability, and professionalism.

You’ll model strong work habits, track commitments, welcome new ideas, and support continuous improvement.

You’ll develop staff, guide their growth, and ensure the team delivers on the mission of the office.

You’ll also work closely with upper management, contributing as a unified voice and helping shape a consistent, high-performing culture.

Your Future in this Role:

Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the supervisors, teams, and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures.

Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.

This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build a great career.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here.

Qualifications

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position. Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered.
• AA degree in business or public administration, legal studies, or related field, and,
• Four years of progressive, responsible legal support work, including,
• Two years in a supervisory/lead capacity.
• Additional education or experience may substitute equally for the position requirements.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity, please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes, which may include assessments, phone screens, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion mean commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have a local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?