What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Professional I- Front Desk position at King County?
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking a Legal Administrative Professional I to join our office. The Legal Administrative Professional I handle a variety of legal office support tasks performed under general supervision, requiring an ability to exercise sound independent judgment. 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.
We value diversity in our team and embrace the cultural and demographic qualities of the King County community. We work to attract and retain a team that represents the range of backgrounds and perspectives that arise from differences of culture and circumstances. We value the ideas and brilliance that come from lived experience. Candidates with such experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
The Mainstream Criminal Division is the largest of seven divisions and is organized into several different units. See the Criminal Division Overview for more information. We are guided by our core values of Justice, Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership.
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.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work Location: In-person-Downtown Seattle Courthouse, 4th Floor, Seattle.
Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week schedule. Our core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for King County’s generous benefits package and is covered by the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Salary: Range 38
$25.69 - $32.57 Hourly*
$2,055.20 - $2,605.60 Biweekly
$53,435.20 - $67,745.60 Annually
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.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Human Resources Analyst
kvargas@kingcounty.gov
Selection Process
Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process.
Special Requirements
Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
*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 Teamsters Local No. 117.
- Perform clerical duties in support of the Victim Assistance, Special Assault and Domestic Violence Units.
- Receive callers in person and by phone; take care of their needs; provide status updates according to PAO policy; or refer them to the appropriate person or agency.
- Act as a liaison between the court, police officers, victims, witnesses, DPA's, community partners, and other agencies.
- Read criminal cases, with an attention to detail, to determine victim information; annotate information into PBK; produce and distribute victim notification packets and other letters.
- Monitor and process victim letters, packets, and NCOs assigned through PbK queues
- Manage, distribute and scan a large volume of US mail, emails and faxes.
- Manage E-560 office equipment, including computer, fax, copier and printers
- Process SOSA reports
- Process SAU Declines
- Complete DV Info Net reporting
- Provide administrative duties for U-VISA processing
- Provide support to Restitution Investigators with additional PbK entry and other duties, as assigned.
- Maintain and update VAU Reception Manual
- Monitor and stock DV/SAU/VAU supply room
- Help with training of new VAU personnel
- Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions.
- Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Additional responsibilities and/or tasks may be incorporated, or existing ones modified as business needs evolve.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with individuals and groups.
- Ability to exercise courtesy, sensitivity and good-judgment with individuals who have been harmed by crime or are in crisis.
- Skill in responding in a positive, mature, empathetic and helpful manner to various individuals having diverse backgrounds and concerns.
- Skill to work independently and follow through on given assignments, as well as be part of a team and interact appropriately
- Developing organizational skills and the ability to complete a variety of tasks in an accurate manner with frequent interruptions.
- Computer skills (WORD, Excel, PBK a plus) and office equipment (phone, fax, copier, scanner, etc.)
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions, and to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
- Skill in answering a multi-line telephone system
- Ability to learn and manage repair for office equipment including printers, computer and copy machine
- Demonstrated predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
- Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes, and apply procedures using good judgment; ability and willingness to accept supervision, coaching and feedback.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with co-workers, management, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement and the public
- Engage race, equity, and social justice principles in regular job duties and decision making.
- Ability to accept supervision, coaching, and feedback.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
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.
Tracking Number: 240S-2023-OCT-REG
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