Legal Office Assistant Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

Summary The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Legal Administrative Professional I. Legal Administrative Professionals handle a variety of legal office support tasks performed under general supervision, requiring an ability to exercise sound independent judgment. If you seek enriching, meaningful work and a chance to serve your community while working as part of a collaborative team, this opportunity may be for you.

About the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Our mission is to do Justice: We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility. We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable. We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.

We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership. Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO), please visit our website. Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.

Work Location: Kent Family Support Division: 724 West Smith Street, Suite 101, Kent WA 98032 Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for King County's generous benefits package

Employees assigned to this position enjoy a hybrid work schedule that allows telecommuting with a minimum of three-days in office per week, subject to business needs and a telecommuting agreement. If a successful candidate is new to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, they will be required to work in office four days a week for the first six months of employment. Employees may be provided with a laptop and/or thin client and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Salary: Range 38 - $29.25 (step one) - $37.08 (step ten) * Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117

Application Process: Interested individuals must complete the three application components: 1) Submit a resume 2) Respond to the supplemental questions 3) Fully complete King County application. ** **Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive. Selection Process: Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process.

Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her) Human Resource Analyst Kvargas@kingcounty.gov Special Requirements: Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted

* In addition to the benefits listed on the benefits tab, employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted by members of the collective bargaining agreement between our office and Teamsters Local No. 117. This contribution is made by the employee and after two years it is paid by the employer

Job Duties Process various motions, orders, and documents in parentage actions, such as summary judgments, continuances, dismissals, genetic tests, and Guardian ad Litems, which can involve copying, mailing, scanning and e-filing documents with the court and performing data entry in SEMS (Support Enforcement Management System). This may include preparing and completing certificates of mailing, making copies, and e-filing them with the court Copy, mail, and send parentage petitions out for service Perform basic locate work using available computer systems Confirm the court calendar Provide regular support for the reception functions of the office, including answering phones, handling in person customers, screening reception voice mail messages and faxes, processing incoming and outgoing mail May be assigned the orientation and/or training of co-workers Maintain and update physical files Must be able to work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions Additional responsibilities and/or tasks may be incorporated, or existing ones modified as business needs evolve Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Knowledge of general office principles and practices; legal office experience or training helpful Knowledge of legal procedures Knowledge of basic alphabetizing, filing and mathematics Knowledge of proper English grammar, usage and spelling Knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment, such as personal computer, scanner, copier, mail machine, and multi-line telephone Keyboarding skills Ability to maintain office confidentiality Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to provide information, based on acquired job knowledge and overview, to the public and employees and agencies Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, clients and others Skill in working independently or as a team member Skill in organizing and prioritizing Skill in remaining objective, nonjudgmental, and sensitive with ability to conduct business in a professional manner Skill in interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including clients and other agency personnel Customer service skills in person and via telephone (discretion, patience, etiquette, professionalism) Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks on schedule Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes, and apply procedures using good judgment Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development . Supplemental Information The Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.

We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County 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.

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