Legal Administrative Specialist II
- Summary
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking applications for Legal Administrative Specialist II positions that may come open over the next 2-3 months.
The mission of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is to do Justice. The hallmarks of service in the Office are Integrity, Compassion, Leadership and Professionalism. King County provides more than 2 million residents with excellence and equity in the essential services that make this one of the nations' best places to live, work, play and raise a family.
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. We encourage you to watch our six minute values video: http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/prosecutor/jobs.aspx
We have locations in Seattle and Kent.
Application Process: Applicants must complete an on-line application, submit a resume and cover letter addressed to Heidi Parkington-Thal and answer the supplemental questions. Partial or incomplete applications will automatically be disqualified.
- Job Duties
Provide administrative support tasks such as data entry, email and document records management; mail sorting, filing and phone support;
Draft, edit compose documents, including emails and letters
Provide customer service to victims, witnesses and the general public that includes the regular handling of difficult and often sensitive situations requiring tact, discretion, and diplomacy;- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:
Have a background providing excellent customer service and juggling multiple tasks on a daily basis.
Are "out of the box thinkers" who are looking for new ways to solve problems;
Have great communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and working as a team;
Are very reliable and possess great time management skills;
Are detail oriented
Are comfortable with the use of Office Productivity tools in the daily work (The county uses Microsoft Office) and databases.
Bring a great attitude in your approach to work;
Commitment to Equity, Social and Justice work including working on cultural competency.
Legal experience preferred.
- Supplemental Information
This position is represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.Must pass criminal history background check to include fingerprinting.
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
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and 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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.
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01Please describe your experience working in a fast-paced, high pressure environment.02Are you interested in working in Seattle, Kent or both?03Please define cultural competency and share your experience working with diverse populations.
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