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NEOGOV · 5 hours ago

Legal Administrative Professional III - Records Unit

Kent, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$35.36/hr - $44.82/hr

NEOGOV is seeking a motivated individual to join the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office as a Legal Administrative Professional III. This role involves handling a variety of legal office support tasks, requiring sound independent judgment and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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Responsibilities

Input new investigation referrals and defendants into our PBK database. Prepare calendar and paperwork for all individuals booked under a criminal investigation. Attend court with prosecutor to prepare all bail and conditions of release paperwork ordered by the judge. Docket all bail and Conditions of Release in our database

Prepare omnibus calendar, docket, updated completed pleas, heavy data entry

Answer phone calls from general public and other agencies. Assist anyone who comes to the Records window or direct them to appropriate place. Scan Investigation packets into PBK. Prepare the daily bond calendar. Process Judgement and Sentence paperwork. Process posted bonds. Provide discovery to defense attorneys

Prepare Arraignment calendar and documents needed. Attend court with the prosecutor and docket next court dates and any conditions imposed by the court. Update our PBK database with new dates, conditions, bond amounts and assigned deputy

Prepare competency calendar and documents needed in court. Attend court with the prosecutor and docket next court dates and any conditions imposed by the court. Update our PBK database with new dates, conditions, and bond amounts as needed

Qualification

Criminal legal systemComputer skillsHigh attention to detailWork independentlyCultural humilityEffective communication skillsTeamwork

Required

Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures, particularly in the criminal legal system

Skill in maintaining an overview of complex processes involving many steps; learning each calendar from beginning to end; and the ability to obtain all information needed for completion

Skill in functioning well and efficiently under high pressure and short deadlines

Ability to anticipate needs of the calendar Deputy Prosecuting Attorney's (DPA) and court

Must respond in a timely manner to questions from the court and the jail

High attention to detail

Skill in working independently, exercising initiative, and following through on work assignments with little direct supervision

Ability to recognize issues and take quick and effective actions all while using good judgment

Excellent computer skills required

Comfortable with receiving and sending information in many different formats – email, reminders, hard copy format, cloud, etc

Skills in expressing ideas orally and in writing

Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with attorneys, the court, other employees, and the general public

Demonstrated predictable and reliable attendance

Desire and ability to work in a team environment

Must be able to accept feedback and supervision

Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work, including ongoing cultural humility development

Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement

Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity training and discussions

Benefits

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