LAW OFFICE ASSISTANT - CRIMINAL DIVISION

JOB
Snohomish County is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. Just 15 miles north of Seattle, the county is rich in scenery and has a thriving economy. It is a great place to live, work, raise a family and play. The Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting all adult and juvenile felony cases referred by county law enforcement agencies, and all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases referred by the county sheriff, the State Patrol, all state agencies, and some cities who have contracted with the county for misdemeanor prosecution services. SELECTION PROCESS: 1. Applications received 2. Review for minimum qualifications 3. SME Review of Supplemental Questions 4. Interviews of most qualified applicants, which may be conducted via a remote platform 5. Second Interviews may be given at management's discretion 6. Offer SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSApplicants are required to answer all the supplemental questions. Please answer the supplemental questions in detail. They are scored based on the depth and range of experience you have for each activity/function. COVER LETTER AND RESUMEPLEASE DO NOT ATTACH A COVER LETTER OR RESUME TO YOUR APPLICATION. SALARY IS NON-NEGOTIABLEThe salary for this position is non-negotiable. The successful applicant will earn the minimum salary, with yearly pay increases until the maximum salary in the pay range is reached. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTSApplicants must be able to type at least 45 wpm.JOB OFFERSJob offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the United States.BASIC FUNCTIONTo perform a variety of complex office duties in a law office or to assist the general public by answering questions related to the legal field and/or directing them to the appropriate person or office unit.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Assists the general public, defendants, attorneys and law enforcement representatives in person or on the phone by answering questions and explaining court procedures; takes complaints, explains services, policies, procedures and schedules; locates information from court and county records and provides it to the public as requested. Receives, processes and issues various legal documents, applications, notices, orders; reviews items for accuracy, completeness, required stamps and signatures; forwards documents to other offices as necessary. Maintains data and records; calculates and compiles summaries of data, sets up and maintains files and filing systems; retrieves information from files; Composes, processes and files various legal documents; reviews documents for accuracy before filing and processing; forwards documents to other agencies/parties as necessary. Schedules court hearings, prepares notices. legal documents, and court calendars; provides required documents to defendants and other parties and secures necessary signatures. May compose and process notices, reports, form letters, forms, cards, documents and correspondence.Assesses case information and initiates legal files; requests necessary case information from other agencies. STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIESMay order and maintain office supplies.May perform all the duties of subordinate level employees.May be required to make county deliveries to other county job sites.Performs related duties and takes on special projects as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: standard office practices and proceduresproper English, spelling, grammar punctuation and word usagebasic mathematical calculationscomputer and software applicationslaw office practices and proceduresbasic legal terminology, documents and document handling procedures Ability to: maintain all ethical and professional standardsobserve strict confidentiality regarding all information obtained in the course of employmentproduce work product that meets professional standards of quality, neatness, accuracy, and promptnessassist the public in determining what their needs arequickly learn the names, locations and functions of departmental activitiesaccurately and timely manage a high volume of workcommunicate effectively and courteously with people of all ages and from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgroundstype accuratelymaintain records and prepare related forms, applications, documents, statements and reportslearn and retain complex procedures, laws and regulationsclearly explain policies, procedures and scheduleswork with minimal supervisionfollow oral and written instructionsread, interpret and categorize data rapidly and accuratelyoperate standard office equipmentwork calmly under pressuremeet deadlines and cope with interruptionsperform mathematical calculationsmaintain records and prepare reportsmake independent consequential work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, court/office policies and procedurestrain others in records functions, including regular employees and temporary workers as assignedinteract with distraught or difficult individualsSUPERVISIONEmployees receive supervision from a Lead Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, supervisor or an administrative superior as assigned. The supervisor establishes objectives, priorities and deadlines. Work is evaluated through conferences, periodic reviews and written evaluations. WORKING CONDITIONSThe work is performed in the usual office environment. Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. EEO policy and ADA notice