This is a re-opening of a position for Juvenile Offender Commissioners Pro-Tempore that was previously posted from September 24 to October 18, 2021. Candidates who submitted complete applications for that prior posting, and who still wish to be considered for the Juvenile Offender calendar, do not need to re-apply.

The hourly pay rate for commissioners Pro-Tempore is $104.23.
 
Who may apply: This position is open to attorneys licensed to practice in Washington State. Current Pro-Tempore Commissioners who wish to be reappointed to the Juvenile Offender calendar and did not re-apply during the September 24 - October 18 posting must re-apply.
 

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 Commissioner Pro-Tempore is an intermittent, temporary position, filling 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:  The primary work location is the Clark Children and Family Justice Center- 1211 East Alder Street, Seattle, WA 98122. Work at other locations may be required.

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

Pro-Tempore Juvenile Commissioners preside over Juvenile Offender calendars as well as the Becca (ARY/CHINS) and Truancy calendars, as defined by RCW 13.40, 13.32A, and 28A.225 respectively. These calendars include but are not limited to:
 

• Efficiently and effectively presiding over First Appearance Hearings, Arraignments and other procedural matters. 
• Efficiently and effectively presiding over hearings related to a young person’s detention status or compliance with pre or post resolution conditions. 
• Efficiently and effectively conduct disposition hearings of various types.
• Efficiently and effectively conduct discovery and other pre-fact finding hearings.
• Conduct ARY/CHINS fact findings and review hearings of various types.

Applicants must meet the requirements of RCW 2.24.010.  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, including dependency law in RCW Chapter 13.34 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.

 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 and preparation, is required. Knowledge and experience with therapeutic court models and practice, as well as recovery frameworks within the child welfare system is preferred but not required.
 
 The ability to proficiently use court-based technology programs, including KC Script, KCMS, ShareFile, and E-Filing is required.
 
Pro-Tempore Juvenile Commissioners must be agreed upon in writing by the parties litigant, or their attorneys of record, approved by the court, and sworn to try the case. There is a preference for those with at least three years of experience practicing in criminal law, ideally including experience in cases brought under RCW Title 13.40. Experience with ARY/CHINS and Truancy calendars is desirable but not necessary. There is also a preference for those who have worked with juveniles in some capacity, in areas of criminal justice reform, and/or have exhibited a commitment to public service.

 
 

Necessary special requirements:  The ability to reliably travel throughout the county is required, including to the King County Courthouse - 516 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, and the Maleng Regional Justice Center - 401 4th Avenue N., Kent, WA 98032 on occasion. Finalists are subject to the Washington State Patrol criminal background check and a reference check. Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying.

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.
 
As of December 6, 2021, King County Superior Court employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your response to questions regarding your 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.
 
  If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at 206-477-1536.