"We are currently recruiting for two Court Commissioner positions, one full-time and one part-time.
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 30, 2026."
King County District Court Profile
King County District Court (“KCDC”) is the largest and most technologically advanced Court of Limited Jurisdiction in the State of Washington. It currently processes approximately 305,000 matters per year with 25 elected judges and roughly 260 employees at 8 courthouse locations. Thirteen cities contract with King County for court services provided by KCDC.
Position Summary
King County District Court is seeking applicants for two Court Commissioners. One full-time Court Commissioner at our Shoreline Courthouse, and one part-time Court Commissioner at our Bellevue Courthouse. Court Commissioners will perform subordinate judicial duties as authorized by law on our contract cities expanding photo enforcement tickets, focusing on conducting hearings, making findings, and issuing orders. Court Commissioners are at-will and serve at the pleasure of the Court’s Executive Committee.
- Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications; the most competitive candidates will be invited for one or more panel interviews. Any employment offer will be contingent upon the results of a criminal, civil, CJC, and WSBA background investigation and finger printing.
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Additional materials required: A resume and a cover letter or letter of interest summarizing how you meet the listed experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
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Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, see, and/or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and move and/or lift up to 10 pounds. The vision abilities required to perform this position include close vision.
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Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office environment with a moderate amount of noise (computers, printers, light traffic). This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including, but not limited to computers and keyboards.
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Work schedule: Court Commissioners salary is based upon a 35-hourworkweek.
- Work locations: 18050 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133and1309 114thAve S.E., Bellevue, WA 98004.
How to Apply
You may apply directly through the NEOGOV online application system, or you may submit your application by email to [email protected].
A resume and cover letter are both required and must be included with your application.
For more information regarding this position or application process, please contact:
Marwan Alqaysi
Human Resource Analyst
[email protected]
Please include “Court Commissioner” within the subject line.
