Legal Processing Assistant 4 - District Court

Job Opportunity in District Court's Units

This is an exciting opportunity in one of the District Court's units, focused on supervising and coordinating the work of a team. If you are a champion for change, like to be challenged at work, have high attention to detail, and work well within a team environment, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Pierce County District Court is committed to providing fair, accessible, and effective administration of justice while treating every individual with dignity and respect. As an independent and impartial branch of government, the Court plays a vital role in promoting respect for the law, protecting individual rights, and providing timely and equitable resolution of legal matters for the community it serves.

The Court values professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and public service. Employees are part of a mission-driven organization that is focused on operational excellence, improving access to justice, and continuously enhancing services for the public. Pierce County District Court fosters a supportive and team-oriented environment where employees contribute directly to meaningful work that impacts the community every day.

Pierce County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction and hears a wide range of cases, including:

• Traffic and non-traffic infractions
• Criminal and criminal-traffic misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors
• Civil matters for damages for injury to individuals or personal property, and contract disputes no greater than $100,000
• Small claims for recovery of money not to exceed $10,000
• Name changes
• Anti-harassment protection orders
• Stalking protection orders

The role in the courts is ever evolving, and this position will require problem-solving and critical thinking to stay current and ahead. Advanced planning skills are a must, as well as being able to adapt and adjust as needed to last-minute changes in circumstances. A successful employee will be an excellent communicator who is able to collaborate well within the court and all branches of government. Also having the ability to address complex factors and make sound decisions based on training and accumulated experience. This position relies on providing information and guidance on specialized or technical services and related office functions, addressing complex questions from staff or the public. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with judges, management, employees, stakeholders, and the public. You will need to provide strong leadership and mentorship while managing changing priorities, addressing employee needs, and ensuring we are consistent in court processes. Throughout your employment, you will receive direct, constructive feedback from peers and your manager to facilitate your success and allow you to meet your professional goals.

District Court has an extensive in-house training format as well as access to numerous opportunities, which include leadership certification programs, online LinkedIn Learning courses, and official Pierce County training, as well as access to established procedures, standards, practices, and system documentation. Our training program is designed to help you develop as both a professional in your role as a Legal Processing Assistant 4 and as a Pierce County employee. Your work will directly impact your community, and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the District Court and Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities include:

• Requires an outstanding ability to deal with complex factors and the ability to make decisions based upon conclusions for which there is little precedence.
• Interprets court policy and applies it to the daily operation of the administrative activity. Establishes objectives and develops programs to accomplish these objectives.
• Requires a continuous application of a significant degree of independent judgment. Makes decisions relating to the interpretation of court policy.
• Requires experience at the technical and supervisory levels of the court organization.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of support workers. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and determines methods for expediting work flow

Minimum qualifications include:

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• A resume, cover letter and 3 professional references are required for this position. Applications without a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references will not be considered.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent and
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in a court setting
• Thorough knowledge of the operation of the district/municipal court and all aspects of case processing activity, thorough knowledge of modern office practices, ability to make consequential work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and court policies and procedures, ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships, skill in the operation of all equipment used in the office operation.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting . If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at View email address on click.appcast.io and include the job number and title. Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io at least two days prior to the need. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.