Legal Processing Assistant 3 - District Court
Legal Processing Assistant 3 - District Court
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Position Summary
Why Its a Great Opportunity:
This position provides an exciting opportunity for someone looking to gain exposure to a wide variety of operations throughout District Court. You will be knowledgeable of and responsible for all clerical functions of case processing and some administrative activities associated with court operations. You will work closely under the mentorship of the Lead Legal Processing Assistant 3.
On a routine basis you will attend court hearings in the courtroom and jail make accurate docket entries of court proceedings and record caserelated data in various 3rd party databases. Additionally you will complete followup tasks after hearings have concluded and schedule future court hearings. This fastpaced environment ensures that no day is the same!
Why Its a Great Place to Work:
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
How to be Successful in the Role:
This detailoriented position requires familiarity with legal terminology the ability to listen and know when to ask questions and skill in preparing professionalquality work products. Having a general understanding of Case Management Systems and Limited Jurisdiction Courts will help you succeed in this role.
Throughout the training process you will meet with your supervisor regularly to set expectations and goals for yourself introduce you to the specific Court unit training plan you will follow and familiarize you with the current District Court policies procedures and technology.
Your Future in this Role:
District Court has a comprehensive onboarding process that exposes you to all court functions and processes and involves realtime training opportunities alongside more experienced teammates. Your work willdirectly impact your community and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the District Court and Pierce County.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
Courtroom Services Unit- Serve as backup to Judicial Assistant by routinely attending court and makingaccurate minutes of court proceedings
- Process orders of the Court
- Oversee exhibits
- Record caserelated data in various databases
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be foundhere. This recruitment may be used to fill future Legal Processing Assistant 3 vacancies.Qualifications
Four or more years of progressive responsible experience as a legal processing assistant legal secretary or related legal staff support function. Additional education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for recruiting requirements on a year for year basis
NOTE: Moving to Legal Processing Assistant 3 is a promotional level determined on an individual basis and not an automatic step. 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: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team atand 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 testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253)at 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 screens and interviews.
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