LEGAL ASSISTANT I - 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. Subject Matter Experts 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 60 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 legal secretarial duties.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESPrepares and types legal documents and correspondence; processes documents to meet legal requirements and deadlines; files documents with the various state, federal, and appellate courts, commissions and boards; forwards documents to other agencies/parties as necessary.Sets up and maintains legal files and filing systems; files and retrieves information and materials as necessary.Collects, opens, sorts and distributes mail; stuffs envelopes and addresses outgoing mail.Enters data in case management system; proofs and corrects work entered; retrieves information from case management system or hard files.Locates, reviews and retrieves information from various software systems.Receives and directs incoming calls and/or visitors; determines their needs, answers questions, direct them to the proper area and furnishes documents as appropriate; places calls for attor­neys to secure information as requested.Schedules appointments, meetings, conference rooms and makes travel arrangements as necessary. Schedules court hearings, depositions and trials; and ensures all associated files for those events are available and complete.Closes, scans and archives files; purges files of obsolete or incorrect information and performs special projects as directed.Assists with the collection, documentation and tracking of discovery documents and digital media.STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIESCollects and compiles data; prepares various reports and time sheets as necessary.May perform all the duties of subordinate level employees.Performs related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of: legal terminology and legal document formatsrules of civil and/or criminal procedurestandard office practices and procedures and commonly used equipment;proper English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and word usageAbility to: accurately and timely manage a high volume of workaccurately prepare and process all types of legal documentstype accuratelymaintain all ethical and professional standards of the office and countyobserve strict confidentiality regarding all information obtained in course of employmentproduce work product that meets professional standards of quality, neatness accuracy, and promptnessdeal tactfully and courteously with attorneys, judges and the general publicmaintain necessary records and prepare required documents/reportsoperate standard office equipment communicate effectively and courteouslywork calmly under pressure, meet deadlines and cope with interruptionsinteract with distraught or difficult individualsset up and maintain office filesSUPERVISIONEmployees receive general supervision from a supervisor and/or an administrative superior as assigned. Assignments are made by indicat­ing generally what is to be done, the quantity of work expected and any deadlines, which are to be met. Employees carry out recurring as­signments on their own initiative and receive additional, specific in­structions for new or unusual assignments. Work may be checked to ensure timely completion and accuracy. Work is evaluated through conferences, periodic reviews and written evaluations.WORKING CONDITIONSThe work is performed in an office environment. Criminal Division only – may work on cases containing violent or sexual subject matter.Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. EEO policy and ADA notice