Legal Administrative Professional II - District Court Unit

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Legal Administrative Professional II. Legal Administrative Professionals handle a variety of legal office support tasks performed under general supervision, requiring an ability to exercise sound independent judgment. About the Office Our mission is to do justice: we exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility, serve our diverse community, support victims and families, hold individuals accountable, and 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. Work Location King County Courthouse (KCCH), 516 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Work Schedule This position works a 40‑hour work week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees assigned to this position enjoy a hybrid work schedule that allows telecommuting with a minimum of 2 days in office per week, subject to business needs and a telecommuting agreement. A new employee will be required to work in office four days a week for the first six months of employment. Salary Range $33.72 (step one) – $42.75 (step ten). Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117. Union Membership Positions are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117. Benefits Eligible for King County’s generous benefits package. Employees with less than two years of service receive a $0.25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust. Special Requirements Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted. Responsibilities Receive, process and maintain police referrals and follow-up for all non‑DV misdemeanor cases. Responsible for a high volume of misdemeanor case management, which includes PbK case pre‑filing, distribution and declines. Prepare all felony drop‑downs for filing. Work with Filing DPAs to prepare and create documents for filing with 3 courts (Seattle, Redmond, and Kent). Assist with daily jail calendar docketing/updating PbK. Assist Discovery Paralegal preparing referrals for the daily jail calendar. Answer phone calls and respond to e‑mails in a timely manner. Assist Unit Chair, Vice Chair and LSP supervisors as requested. Perform related work or other projects as requested or required. Attend mandatory RESJ trainings. Additional responsibilities and/or tasks may be incorporated, or existing ones modified as business needs evolve. Active participation in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions. Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles and work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement. Qualifications Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance. Follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks on schedule. Learn from directions, observations and mistakes, and apply procedures using good judgment. Work with supervision, coaching and feedback. Considerable knowledge of district court practices and procedures. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of people. Skill to have an overview of each task from beginning to end and to obtain all information needed so that necessary deadlines are met. Skill to organize and maintain a complex paper flow system. Skill to provide information, based on acquired job knowledge and overview, to other employees, law enforcement agencies and the public. Skill to prioritize the vast amount of work between copying, filers' needs, supervisors' projects and mail dispersion with constant interruptions. Skill to independently interpret and apply general established guidelines in the performance of daily operations. Skill to work under pressure and meet deadlines with attention to detail. Skill to express ideas and convey information effectively, orally and in writing. Skill to make decisions within the scope of job duties and established guidelines. Skill to perform assigned job duties with constant interruptions. Skill to adapt to constant change of procedures and to implement these changes. Proficient knowledge of Word and Excel to create databases and programs. Strong attention to detail. Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development. Equal Employment Opportunity King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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. About the Office (continued) 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. We are committed to workforce equity and apply equitable recruiting, support and retention practices. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr King-County,-W