Clerk Receptionist

5 days ago

Bellingham, WA, United States Whatcom County, WA Full time
Salary: $20.21 - $30.65 Hourly
Location : Bellingham, WA 98225
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: C600*400 1225
Department: Public Defender's Office
Opening Date: 12/10/2025
Closing Date: 12/28/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

Summary
Whatcom County Public Defender's Office is seeking to fill a Clerk/Receptionist position.

Would you enjoy the challenge of:
  • Providing excellent clerical support to the Whatcom County's Public Defender's Office?
  • Working successfully in a high-volume, fast-paced environment?
  • Applying your first-rate attention to detail to consistently produce accurate work results?
If you answered yes to these questions, Whatcom County is interested in learning more about your qualifications and experience. The Clerk/Receptionist works in an office setting assisting clients in person and on the telephone. They serve as the primary clerical support person in the Public Defender's Office. Duties include answering telephones; greeting visitors, including offenders, the public, outside agency staff, and Court personnel; and recording and retrieval of critical data and information. The position has constant contact with a wide variety of individuals, many of whom are under high levels of stress and may be angry, under emotional distress, confused or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, distracting environment, have excellent skills working with others, and must be able to work with and exert a calming influence on people in crisis.

Supervisor: Office Administrator
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
For more information:

Salary Range:

This posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Hiring rate depends on qualifications. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
We are required by State Law to list the full salary range. As a public entity and in a union-covered position, we are required to make pay decisions based on experience, qualifications, and equity with other employees. Hiring rate typically is limited to entry to mid of the posted salary range, subject to required approvals.

Qualifications
  • Requires a high school diploma AND two years of progressively responsible general office, clerical and/or secretarial experience.
  • Experience in a criminal justice setting and knowledge of legal terminology is preferred.
  • Must be able to perform the essential job duty of the twice-daily court-run: picking up, date stamping, and delivering legal and administrative documents throughout the courthouse complex and within the department in a timely manner.
  • Background check must meet County criteria for criminal justice positions.
  • Must pass job related tests.
At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.
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Supplemental Information
Whatcom County offers at no cost to employees, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
  • Generous paid leave provisions, including vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year
  • Eligibility for a lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
  • $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees
  • Option to invest in a 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for annual health care and/or dependent care expenses
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance
  • (EAP)
  • Additional
Whatcom County offers at no cost to employees, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees AND their family
  • Generous paid leave provisions, including vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays per year
  • Eligibility for a lifetime pension through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), with joint contributions required from the employee and the County
  • $50,000 Life Insurance coverage for employees
  • Option to invest in a 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for annual health care and/or dependent care expenses
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance
  • (EAP)
  • Additional

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED AND two years of progressively responsible general office, clerical and/or secretarial experience including experience as a receptionist?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you fluent in both Spanish and English? If yes, please describe your level of fluency.
03

Do you have experience in a criminal justice setting or working with people in crisis? If so, please describe.
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