Records Clerk Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $36.21 - $45.90 Hourly
Location : King County Courthouse - 516 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Appt/Exempt
Job Number: 2026-27754
Department: PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys
Division: Criminal
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: F4 : L117-PAO
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for highly motivated individual to join our team as a Legal Records Professional inour Records Unit. The Legal Records Professional is a mission-critical position that performs complex office operations, including detailed steps requiring considerable specialized knowledge. This individual is part of a team, rotating responsibilities monthly. The position requires the Legal Records Professional to attend court hearings daily to provide administrative assistance to deputy prosecuting attorneys. These positions require highly developed skills in attention to detail and retrieval of information from a variety of sources. Current office policy, procedure, and Washington State law must be understood and applied at a complex level. The Legal Records Professionals handle assigned workloads independently with minimal direct supervision. Responsibilities in this job require attention to detail, where the consequences of errors are great. Work requires considerable liaison with attorneys, filing staff, co-workers, court personnel, detention officers, law enforcement agencies, and the public.
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 .
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work Location: In-person-King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle. Employees assigned to these positions are deemed Mission Critical. Mission-critical employees are those who provide for and maintain the essential functions of the PAO. Mission-critical employees must be available to perform their duties as determined by management.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedules will vary based upon the rotation. Holiday and Saturday calendar coverage is also occasionally required if there is a lack of volunteers. This position also requires overtime when the calendars run long.
Salary: Range 47 - $36.21 (step one) - $45.90 (step ten) hourly*
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
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
Investigation Calendar: 7:00 a.m. - end of calendar (overtime necessary)
Input new investigation referrals and defendants in our PBK database. Prepare calendar and paperwork for all individuals booked under a criminal investigation. Attend court with prosecutor to prepare all bail and conditions of release paperwork ordered by the judge. Docket all bail and Conditions of Release in our database.
Arraignment Calendar: 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Arraignment: prepare arraignment calendar, assist attorneys in court, docket accurate court calendars information for completion, and updating data entry.
Omnibus Calendar: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Omnibus: prepare omnibus calendar, docket, update completed guilty pleas, heavy data entry.
Competency Calendar: 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Competency: prepare and distribute competency calendar, assist attorneys in court, docket court results and next hearings, and updating data entry.
Front Desk: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Answer phones from general public and other agencies. Assist anyone who comes to the Records window or direct them to appropriate place. Scan Investigation packets into PBK. Prepare the daily bond calendar. Process posted bonds. Provide discovery to defense attorneys. Morning and afternoon court run.

• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures, particularly in the criminal legal system

• Skill in maintaining an overview of complex processes involving many steps; learning each calendar from beginning to end; and the ability to obtain all information needed for completion
• Skill in functioning well and efficiently under high pressure and short deadlines
• Ability to anticipate needs of the calendar Deputy Prosecuting Attorney's (DPA) and court
• Must respond in a timely manner to questions from the court and the jail
• High attention to detail
• Skill in working independently, exercising initiative, and following through on work assignments with little direct supervision
• Ability to recognize issues and take quick and effective actions all while using good judgment
• Excellent computer skills required
• Comfortable with receiving and sending information in many different formats - email, reminders, hard copy format, cloud, etc
• Skills in expressing ideas orally and in writing
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with attorneys, the court, other employees, and the general public
• Demonstrated predictable and reliable attendance
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to accept feedback and supervision
• Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work, including ongoing cultural humility development
• Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement

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) EmployerNo 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.
To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Can you confirm that you can work full time in the office? And work during Saturdays and Holidays if necessary?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience working in a legal and/or office setting? If yes, please describe your experience.
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Give an example of a situation where delaying action would have created a problem. How did you recognize the urgency, and what steps did you take to resolve it?
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Part of King County's values includes making it a racially just and welcoming community where every person can thrive. Please describe how this aligns with your person values.
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