Legal Administrative Professional II
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on September 26, 2024
Salary
$30.81 - $39.05 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Regular, Full time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-22834
Department
PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys
Division
Juvenile
Opening Date
09/25/2024
Closing Date
10/9/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F4 : L117-PAO
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking to hire a motivated individual as a Legal Administrative Professional II t o join our office. The Legal Administrative Professional II, handles a variety of legal office support tasks performed under general supervision, requiring an ability to exercise sound independent judgment. This position will assist the trial paralegal and DPAs with vertically prosecuted cases. This position will also assist in processing referrals to community diversion programs, prepare and disseminate victim notification packets, and identify victim information and case summary to make referrals to KCSARC when appropriate. If you seek enriching, meaningful work and a chance to serve your community while working as part of a collaborative team, this opportunity may be for you.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Our mission is to do Justice:
Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO), please visit our website .
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that refl ects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work Location: Patricia Clark Children and Family Justice Center - 1211 East Alder Ave., Seattle, Washington
Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for King County's generous benefits package.
Salary: Range 44 -- $30.81 (step one) - $39.05 (step ten) Hourly*
Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.
Application Process:
Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
1) Submit a resume
2) Respond to the supplemental questions
3) Fully complete King County application. **
***Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
Selection Process
Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process. Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her)
Human Resource Analyst
Kvargas@kingcounty.gov
Special Requirements
Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
* In addition to the benefits listed on the benefits tab, employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted by members of the collective bargaining agreement between our office and Teamsters Local No. 117. This contribution is made by the employee and after two years it is paid by the employer.
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. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. 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.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
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.
$30.81 - $39.05 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Regular, Full time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-22834
Department
PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys
Division
Juvenile
Opening Date
09/25/2024
Closing Date
10/9/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F4 : L117-PAO
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking to hire a motivated individual as a Legal Administrative Professional II t o join our office. The Legal Administrative Professional II, handles a variety of legal office support tasks performed under general supervision, requiring an ability to exercise sound independent judgment. This position will assist the trial paralegal and DPAs with vertically prosecuted cases. This position will also assist in processing referrals to community diversion programs, prepare and disseminate victim notification packets, and identify victim information and case summary to make referrals to KCSARC when appropriate. If you seek enriching, meaningful work and a chance to serve your community while working as part of a collaborative team, this opportunity may be for you.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Our mission is to do Justice:
- We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
- We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
- We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.
Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO), please visit our website .
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that refl ects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work Location: Patricia Clark Children and Family Justice Center - 1211 East Alder Ave., Seattle, Washington
Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for King County's generous benefits package.
Salary: Range 44 -- $30.81 (step one) - $39.05 (step ten) Hourly*
Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.
Application Process:
Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
1) Submit a resume
2) Respond to the supplemental questions
3) Fully complete King County application. **
***Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
Selection Process
Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process. Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her)
Human Resource Analyst
Kvargas@kingcounty.gov
Special Requirements
Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
* In addition to the benefits listed on the benefits tab, employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted by members of the collective bargaining agreement between our office and Teamsters Local No. 117. This contribution is made by the employee and after two years it is paid by the employer.
Job Duties
- Organizing, indexing, scanning, Bates stamping, and preparing voluminous amounts of materials for dissemination;
- Uploading documents into PbK;
- Redacting discovery, including documents and audio and video transcripts;
- Assisting with the maintenance of electronic files and evidence discs;
- Making trial notebooks and assisting with trial exhibits;
- E-Filing and e-Service of documents;
- Assisting paralegal with adding/updating witness information and court dates in PbK;
- Submitting transcription requests to Central Word Processing;
- Identifying victim contact information and sending correspondence;
- Sending referral disposition correspondence to law enforcement;
- Sending youth referral information to community organizations;
- Occasional coverage for Victim Advocates;
- Additional responsibilities and/or tasks may be incorporated, or existing ones modified as business needs evolve.
- Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions .
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Desire to embrace a learning culture and to build skills, working comfortably in a fast-paced environment and applying procedures using good judgment;
- Ability to accept supervision, coaching and feedback;
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage voluminous caseloads;
- Adept at engaging a wide range of personalities from diverse individuals, including victims, advocates, witnesses, prosecutors, defense attorneys and investigators, law enforcement, judges, court personnel, and more;
- Adept at maintaining confidentiality and discretion involving sensitive matters;
- Computer skills and familiarity with or ability to quickly learn to use a variety of software/programs: PbK, Word, Adobe Pro, Excel, PowerPoint and more;
- Familiarity with criminal justice databases and search programs: JABS, JBRS, SAWS, KC Script, People Map/Accurint and other criminal justice programs a plus;
- Flexibility to work independently and as part of a collaborative team;
- Demonstrated commitment to working on Race, Equity and Social Justice; the ability to be an innovator, problem solver and compassionate advocate who will partner with our community to do justice;
- Comfort participating in and contributing perspective during case staffing. Diverse experience is a plus; and
- Must have demonstrated predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
Supplemental Information
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. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. 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.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- 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: King County employees are eligible to 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
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal 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
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.
