Legal Administrative Professional II - District Court Unit (Internal Applicants Only)

Internal Applicants Only Summary This position is open only to current employees of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Applicants must serve and pass their six‑month probation period in their current position in order to be eligible to apply. Supervisor: Kristen Anderson Salary: Range 44 - $33.72 (step one) - $42.75 (step ten) * Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, core business hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Work Location: Seattle Courthouse, KCCH; in‑person/telecommuting hybrid with supervisor approval. Job Duties 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 supervisor 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 are requisite. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills 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. Benefits 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 Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr King County, WA