Process Assistant Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $64,571.28 - $82,411.20 Annually
Location : District Court Everett Division-3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00212
Department: District Court
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Your outstanding customer service experience, computer skills, and attention to detail may meet the minimum qualification for a rewarding public service career with the Snohomish County District Court.
This job posting serves to fill one current vacancy at the Everett Division and creates a registry for up to 6 months to fill future vacancies. While the current vacancy is at the Everett Division, placement could be in any one of our four locations: Cascade Division. located in Arlington, WA, Evergreen Division, located in Monroe, WA, Everett Division, located in Everett, WA and South Division, located in Lynnwood, WA.
The Legal Process Assistant II provides outstanding customer service while performing essential tasks in the District Court Clerk's Office or Courtroom setting, is skilled in accurate data entry and maintaining records in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and dedication to the team.
Successful Candidates will have:
* The ability to work independently at a high-performance rate while being flexible and dedicated to the team.
* Excellent customer service skills and a passion for public service.
* A commitment to equity and inclusion and ability to work with tact and diplomacy within a diverse community and workforce.
Job Duties
BASIC FUNCTION
To perform a variety of complex duties in a district court or juvenile court.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
1. Assists the general public, defendants, attorneys and law enforcement representatives in person or on the phone by answering questions and explaining court procedures; schedules trial and hearing dates; locates information from court records and provides it to the public as appropriate.
2. Receives, records and processes payment of court fines, bail, penalty assessments and fees; enters payments on a computer terminal and issues receipts; prepares time payment agreements; monitors payments and takes appropriate action on past due accounts.
3. Receives, processes and issues legal documents such as subpoenas, warrants, summons, judgments and dispositions; reviews items for such things as accuracy, completeness and signatures; forwards documents to other agencies as necessary.
4. Enters information on correct records on a computer terminal; makes docket entries involving such things as pleas, dispositions, sentences, motions and notices; updates, retrieves and processes computer data.
5. Reviews and prepares case files for court sessions; pulls all related files; prepares and types documents as necessary.
6. Schedules, court hearings; prepares notices for litigants; prepares court calendars; records courtroom proceedings; maintains recording logs, marks exhibits and processes orders of the court; records documents filed in open court; provides required forms to defendants and other parties and secures necessary signatures.
7. Processes commitments, releases and referrals; monitors cases for compliance with court orders; prepares files and refers defendants to agencies as directed by judge; enters compliance reports and other documents into files and records; contacts other agencies as required; refers cases of noncompliance to judge and prepares summons and warrants as required; verifies completion of judge's orders and closes files.
8. Assists in the scheduling and coordination of jury trials; prepares and/or mails out juror information, cost bills, sign-in sheets, information sheets and selection cards; signs in jurors; contacts jurors who do not respond; prepares jury related statistics.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
1. May perform all the duties of subordinate level employees.
2. Relieves in all areas of the district court as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year court legal processing experience in a District Court, Juvenile Court or Superior Court; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge or abilities; OR successful completion of the training period for the Legal Process Assistant I. Ability to type 35 words per minute. Must pass job related tests.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
standard office practices, procedures and machines
basic arithmetic
Ability to:
enter information into a computer system
assist the public in determining what their needs are
communicate effectively with people regardless of age, sex or social, economic or cultural background includingpersons with social or behavioral problems, and communicate with litigants in both supportive and confrontivemodes
obtain information from defendants in the face of hostility and dispute
maintain records and prepare related forms, documents, statements and reports
work with minimum supervision
follow oral and written instructions
operate standard office equipment
operate standard office software packages (word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and calendaring)
meet deadlines and cope with interruptions
make arithmetic calculations
learn and be able to clearly explain applicable laws and ordinances, procedures and practices
exercise good judgment under stressful circumstances
SUPERVISION
Employees receive general supervision from a supervisor or an administrative superior as assigned. Assignments are made including generally, what is to be done the quantity of work expected and any deadlines, which are to be met. The employee carries out recurring assignments on his/her own initiative and receives additional specific instructions for new or unusual assignments. Work may be spot checked to ensure timely completion and accuracy.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in the usual office environment and/or a courtroom.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
If you have any questions about this posting, please reach out to Jen Crossen - Deputy Court Administrator at
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks.
Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for
this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify
identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
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The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. A resume is required to be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to work in a highly repetitive, high volume, deadline sensitive environment?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or greater

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How many years experience do you have dealing with highly confidential information:

• Up to 1 year experience
• 1 to 2 years experience
• 3 or more years experience

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How many years experience do you have in cash handling, collection of fees, and/or processing payments?

• Up to 1 year experience
• 1 to 2 years experience
• 3 or more years experience

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Describe your experience processing legal or professional documents and correspondence. Include job title, and scope of responsibilities for each applicable position.
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Court customers include the public, co-workers, other agency staff, other jurisdictions, and elected officials. Describe in detail how you would provide excellent customer service to individuals and groups at different levels of the organization and among various groups.
Required Question