LEGAL ASSISTANT I Family Support Division

About the Office

Snohomish County is in northwest Washington State between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. Just 15 miles north of Seattle the county is rich in scenery with abundant opportunities for outdoor activities and has a thriving economy. It is a great place to live work raise a family and play. Family Support Division of the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorneys office represents the State of Washington in the Judicial establishment of paternity and child support enforcement of child support orders modification of existing child support orders and representation of state interest in private dissolution parentage and nonparental custody actions when tax dollars have been expended to support a child.

Snohomish County offers a generous total compensation package. For example total compensation for a full time first year legal assistant I is $88069.00.This includes a gross annual salary of $58569.00 and annual benefits with a current approximate value of $29500.00. These benefits consist of medical dental vision FICA Medicare Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave PERS (pension) disability insurance and a limited employer-matching contribution for deferred compensation plan. This position may qualify for school or federal student loan forgiveness programs.

In addition to these benefits first-year employees receive 96 hours of annual paid sick leave 96 hours of annual paid vacation leave 16 additional hours of annual floating holiday leave and 11 paid holidays.

SELECTION PROCESS:
1. Applications received
2. Review for minimum qualifications
3. SME Review of Supplemental Questions
4. Interviews of most qualified applicants
5. Second Interviews may be given at managements discretion
6. Offer

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be able to type at least 60wpm.

JOB OFFERS

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. For any questions reach out to .

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Prepares and types legal documents and correspondence; processes documents to meet legal requirements and deadlines; files documents with the various state federal and appellate courts commissions and boards; forwards documents to other agencies/parties as necessary.
2. Sets up and maintains legal files and filing systems; files and retrieves information and materials as necessary.
3. Collects opens sorts and distributes mail; stuffs envelopes and addresses outgoing mail.
4. Enters data in case management system; proofs and corrects work entered; retrieves information from case management system or hard files.
5. Locates reviews and retrieves information from various software systems.
6. Receives and directs incoming calls and/or visitors; determines their needs answers questions direct them to the proper area and furnishes documents as appropriate; places calls for attorneys to secure information as requested.
7. Schedules appointments meetings conference rooms and makes travel arrangements as necessary. Schedules court hearings depositions and trials; and ensures all associated files for those events are available and complete.
8. Closes scans and archives files; purges files of obsolete or incorrect information and performs special projects as directed.
9. Assists with the collection documentation and tracking of discovery documents and digital media.

1. Collects and compiles data; prepares various reports and time sheets as necessary.
2. May perform all the duties of subordinate level employees.
3. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of legal secretarial experience; OR the completion of an accredited legal secretarial or related program; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Washington State Drivers License may be required for employment.
• Typing of sixty (60) wpm is required.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• legal terminology and legal document formats
• rules of civil and/or criminal procedure
• standard office practices and procedures and commonly used equipment;
• proper English spelling grammar punctuation and word usage

• accurately and timely manage a high volume of work
• accurately prepare and process all types of legal documents
• type accurately
• maintain all ethical and professional standards of the office and county
• observe strict confidentiality regarding all information obtained in course of employment
• produce work product that meets professional standards of quality neatness accuracy and promptness
• deal tactfully and courteously with attorneys judges and the general public
• maintain necessary records and prepare required documents/reports
• operate standard office equipment
• communicate effectively and courteously
• work calmly under pressure meet deadlines and cope with interruptions
• interact with distraught or difficult individuals
• set up and maintain office files