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Posted : Thursday, June 20, 2024 06:06 AM
Description
This position is primarily in the office.
Position Summary Why It's a Great Opportunity: This is a great entry level foundational career opportunity for Legal Assistants providing clerical support for the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
This role supports the Misdemeanor Unit by preparing legal documents, researching for discovery, preparing subpoenas, creating files, and opening case records.
As a Prosecuting Attorney’s Office employee, you make a difference in people's lives and a positive contribution to Pierce County.
Why It's a Great Department: The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to the recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion of a diverse staff.
Our commitment to diversity creates a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community we serve.
Our Division takes great pride in the collegial environment we have created.
We are supportive of one another, highly competent and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our division.
We have high standards in our work product and for the support we provide our clients.
Learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office here.
How to be Successful in the Role: We are looking for someone with exceptional customer service, a strong work ethic, who is adaptable, and works well as part of a team.
We need someone with the ability to interact in a positive, engaging manner with internal and external customers treating every contact as a valued individual.
Your Future in this Role: You will develop professional networks and have exposure to attorneys, courts, and agencies as well as the public.
You will learn applicable legal guidelines or regulations, court processes/procedures and office operational procedures.
Your work will directly impact your community and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Core Daily Responsibilities: Perform reception and telephone work, which will require knowledge about office policies, regulations and procedures.
Pulls electronic files for deputy prosecuting attorneys.
Deals with complaints from the public courteously.
Distributes mail by date stamping and forwarding to appropriate staff member.
Distributes papers to court, jail, police agencies, etc.
Operates standard office machinery including such equipment as telephones, copiers, computers, printers, fax machine, typewriter and others.
Performs data entry.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential function can be found here.
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or GED is required.
Actual office work experience may be substituted for education.
To be considered please submit your cover letter and resume.
Preferred Requirements: Training by an accredited vocational school, college or university in the field of legal support work or related area Prior experience working in a legal environment where your position included having responsibility for reception duties.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.
Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case 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.
org/jobs.
If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.
gov 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, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process.
Your application form 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 County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.
Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.
Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce.
Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.
Position Summary Why It's a Great Opportunity: This is a great entry level foundational career opportunity for Legal Assistants providing clerical support for the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
This role supports the Misdemeanor Unit by preparing legal documents, researching for discovery, preparing subpoenas, creating files, and opening case records.
As a Prosecuting Attorney’s Office employee, you make a difference in people's lives and a positive contribution to Pierce County.
Why It's a Great Department: The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to the recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion of a diverse staff.
Our commitment to diversity creates a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community we serve.
Our Division takes great pride in the collegial environment we have created.
We are supportive of one another, highly competent and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our division.
We have high standards in our work product and for the support we provide our clients.
Learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office here.
How to be Successful in the Role: We are looking for someone with exceptional customer service, a strong work ethic, who is adaptable, and works well as part of a team.
We need someone with the ability to interact in a positive, engaging manner with internal and external customers treating every contact as a valued individual.
Your Future in this Role: You will develop professional networks and have exposure to attorneys, courts, and agencies as well as the public.
You will learn applicable legal guidelines or regulations, court processes/procedures and office operational procedures.
Your work will directly impact your community and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Core Daily Responsibilities: Perform reception and telephone work, which will require knowledge about office policies, regulations and procedures.
Pulls electronic files for deputy prosecuting attorneys.
Deals with complaints from the public courteously.
Distributes mail by date stamping and forwarding to appropriate staff member.
Distributes papers to court, jail, police agencies, etc.
Operates standard office machinery including such equipment as telephones, copiers, computers, printers, fax machine, typewriter and others.
Performs data entry.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential function can be found here.
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or GED is required.
Actual office work experience may be substituted for education.
To be considered please submit your cover letter and resume.
Preferred Requirements: Training by an accredited vocational school, college or university in the field of legal support work or related area Prior experience working in a legal environment where your position included having responsibility for reception duties.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.
Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case 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.
org/jobs.
If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.
gov 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, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
This is a competitive selection process.
Your application form 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 County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.
Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.
Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce.
Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.
• Phone : (253) 798-7480
• Location : Tacoma, WA
• Post ID: 9041579394
