Clark County Superior Court seeks an experienced, highly capable professional to serve as a Part Time Superior Court Commissioner (0.2 FTE). This appointed role, selected by the Superior Court Judges, carries significant judicial responsibility. The Commissioner will preside over a weekly Civil Protection Order docket each Wednesday, exercising authority granted by law to conduct hearings, issue rulings, and entering orders or reviewing initial requests for CPOs. We currently have funding for this position from August 5, 2026- September 30, 2027, and we hope to extend this timeline based on the availability of resources.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5 P.M. on June 8th, 2026.
You are asked NOT to communicate with any Clark County Superior Court judicial officers concerning this position or your application. All inquiries must be directed to Pamela Hartman Beyer, Superior Court Administrator.
The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited, four-year college or university, a law degree from an ABA accredited law school (or admission pursuant to APR 6).
Eight (8) years of experience in the practice of law.
Five (5) years of experience practicing law in the State of Washington.
Emphasis on previous pro tem and/or Civil Protection Order experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Must be admitted to practice law in the state of Washington.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Candidates with outstanding, unresolved (WSBA) complaints will not be considered.
Candidates will be expected to pass a criminal background check by either the Washington State Police or the Clark County Sheriff.
SKILLS:
Candidates should demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate effective relationships with the legal community, the Court, and its staff.
Candidates must exhibit outstanding writing, legal research, and analytical abilities.
Furthermore, candidates should possess strong technical skills, as limited judicial assistance is provided.
Resumes and letters of interest must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.
Application Review –Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications. Those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Applications should demonstrate qualifications for this position.
Resume - which outlines the professional knowledge, skills, years of experience, training/certifications, professional affiliations, and references.
Letter of interest - which describes education, experience, and other qualifications relating to the position
Signed release - allowing the Washington State Bar Association to disclose compliant and resolution information to the Court Administrator, Pamela Hartman Beyer.
Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. We will try to schedule interviews June 15-26, 2026.
Employment references may be contacted for the final candidates.
SALARY:
Court Appointed. Current .20 FTE salary (Wednesdays Only) $102.75/hr. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Examples of Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
The primary responsibilities of the Court Commissioner encompass a wide range of judicial duties. These include presiding over various family law hearings such as temporary parenting plans, temporary child support determinations, parentage cases, uncontested dissolutions and legal separations, contempt matters, and family law ex parte proceedings. Additionally, Court Commissioners oversee civil protection order proceedings, juvenile offender matters, and dependency proceedings (including conducting shelter care and fact-finding trials).
Court Appointed.884
$17,809.50 - $17,809.50- per month
06/8/2026
Leslie Harrington Smith
Email:
Leslie.HarringtonSmith@clark.wa.gov
Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents
Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents
All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.
For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/
If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and settlements. Framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west, the area is a picturesque place to work, play and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition frame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Today, more than 440,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government is one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of challenging positions for about 1,570 people. You can learn about current job openings, the application process, job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.
The mission of Clark County government is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability.
