Legal Processing Assistant 2 - District Court
Legal Processing Assistant 2 - District Court
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07-04-2025
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Position Summary
- This recruitment may be used to fill future Legal Processing Assistant 2 vacancies.
- Position Summary
The mission of Pierce County District Court as an independent and impartial branch of government is to promote respect for law society and individual rights; provide open accessible and effective forums for dispute resolution; resolve legal matters in a just efficient and timely manner and assure the dignified and fair treatment of all parties.
Pierce County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction hearing the following cases:- Traffic and nontraffic infractions.
- Criminal and criminaltraffic misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.
- Civil matters for damages for injury to individuals or personal property and contract disputes no greater than $100000.
- Small claims for recovery of money not to exceed $10000.
- Name changes.
- Antiharassment protection orders.
- Stalking protection orders.
- General Function:
This work involves responsibility for performing a wide variety of operations requiring specialized clerical knowledge. The duties require managing multiple priorities while working on several tasks at once. Strong organization and attention to detail are required to manage varied workloads. - Essential Functions:
- Create and maintain electronic court records and information. Recordperson and case information into theJudicial Information System (JIS) and other computer programs.
- Process and/or prepare warrants citations subpoenas summonses motions notices and other legal documents.
- Construct and maintainelectroniccase files and court records on which subsequent actions must be taken.
- Docket andfilepleadingscorrespondence forms receipts andlegaldocumentsand retrievethe same.
- Assist the public at the counter on Live Chatand on the phone involving application of the tasks in the assigned unit.
- Receipt payments for fines and costs associated with citations.
- Collect fees for court filings and issuance of processes (i.e. writs garnishments attachments etc.
Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or equivalent and at least two years clerical experience or any combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities as outlined above.
- Experience in a district or municipal court or legal office and JIS computer experience preferred.
- To be considered you must attach a letter of interest resume and list of professional references to your employment application.
Special Requirements and/or Qualifications:- A valid Washington State drivers license may be required when travel is required of the position.
- As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed casebycase and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration
Supplemental Information
- To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: www.piercecountywa/jobs.
- If you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application and testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources atat least two days prior to the need.
- This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screening and interviews.
At Pierce County diversity equity and inclusion means commitment not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit develop and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds cultures lifestyles and perspectives committed to our vision. Employees of the County have a local direct and visible impact on our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home- To be considered for this opportunity please:
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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