Legal Assistant

Core Responsibilities Open, date stamp, sort, and distribute incoming mail and process outgoing mail. Retrieve documents for judges, attorneys and the public. Open and prepare new case files; maintain current files and record dates on which subsequent actions must be taken. Provide information and respond to complaints from the public in a courteous manner. Must be able to travel to assigned work locations. Qualifications Minimum of six months experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or related legal staff support function. Must be able to utilize a word processor or personal computer at an acceptable level of proficiency as required for positions requiring those skills. Training by an accredited vocational school, college, or university in the field of legal support work or related area is preferred. This position requires working in the office in person five days a week. Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements. Benefits and Conditions Hybrid work arrangements are available. Compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity. As a condition of employment, applicants will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration. Career Development This position will provide a solid foundation within a civil law environment. You will learn applicable legal guidelines, court processes, and office operational procedures. You will develop professional networks and have exposure to attorneys, courts, and agencies, as well as the public. Your work will directly impact the community, and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Desired Skills Exceptional customer service and organizational skills, a strong work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to work well as part of a team. The ability to interact in a positive, engaging manner with internal and external customers, treating every contact as a valued individual, is of high importance, as well as the ability to work independently. #J-18808-Ljbffr