Job Description

Summary
Legal Administrative Professional I
Internal Applicants only-applicants who are currently employed at the PAO
*We will be drawing from other LAP I applicant pools for external candidates. Please see our other jobs that our posted.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, our core business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position requires full-time, in-person work. An alternative schedule is subject to supervisor approval.
Work Location: MRJC Supervisor: Mary Vaughn
Job Duties

• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors and callers in the spirit of a public servant while relaying information in accordance with PAO policy.
• Direct calls to appropriate individuals/units within the office or refer the caller to external resources or partner agencies.
• Maintain high discretion, tact, and confidentiality when working on highly sensitive subject matter and/or material.
• Professionally interact with the public, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, judges, court staff, and PAO colleagues.
• Utilize the PAO case management system, Prosecution by Karpel (PbK) to look up basic information and upload documents as requested.
• Enter Notice of Appearance and Withdrawals into PbK.
• Enter the daily Early Assignment list.
• Prepare Arraignment FTA folders for the Arraignment desk
• Generate and mail Arraignment letters from the daily filing log.
• Register cases for E-Service from the filing log.
• Maintain and update the Front Desk reception manual.
• Route information to proper contacts, including the chain of command.
• Help to train Front Desk coverage personnel.
• Electronically filed documents through the Superior Court Clerk's Office online portal.
• Assist the supervisor and records unit with additional PbK entries and other duties as assigned.
• Monitor, distribute, and scan received mail and faxes.
• Complete Daily Court Run
• Order and maintain office supplies.
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity training and discussions.
• Receive CCAP, PALS, and EHD Notice of Violation; generate and prepare the Motion, Certificate, and order for Bench Warrant
• Support the Race, Equity, and Social Justice policy and principles, working 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.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Excellent communication skills, including communicating professionally and effectively with individuals and groups.
• Ability to exercise courtesy, sensitivity, and good judgment with individuals harmed by crime or in crisis.
• Skill in responding positively, maturely, empathetically, and helpfully to individuals with diverse backgrounds and concerns.
• Skill to work independently, follow through on given assignments, be part of a team, and interact appropriately.
• Developing organizational skills and accurately completing various tasks 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.
• 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.

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:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• 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: eligible King County employees may 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
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our .
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.
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.

Skills Required