King County
Legal Administrative Professional II - Juvenile Division
King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team as a
Legal Administrative Professional II . The Legal Administrative Professional II provides a vital bridge between the public, victims, community partners, and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO). It combines responsibilities in reception coverage, victim notification, diversion referrals, and trial support. The successful candidate will serve as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for all visitors and families meeting with the forensic interviewer. This role also assists with processing referrals to community diversion programs, preparing and distributing victim notification packets, identifying and referring appropriate cases to the relevant community support agencies, locating missing contact information for youth, and supporting trial preparation for attorneys and paralegals.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Our mission is to do Justice:
We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.
We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership. Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), please visit our website. We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
Who May Apply:
This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work Location Patricia Clark Children and Family Justice Center, 1211 E Alder St, Seattle, WA 98122
Work Schedule This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for King County’s generous benefits package.
Salary Range 44 - $32.50 (step one) - $41.20 (step ten) hourly*
Union Membership Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.
Application Process Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
Submit a resume
Respond to the supplemental questions
Fully complete King County application
Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
Selection Process Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process. Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.
Contact Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her)
Human Resource Analyst
kvargas@kingcounty.gov
Special Requirements Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
Responsibilities
Identifying victim contact information and sending correspondence
Sending referral disposition correspondence to law enforcement
Sending youth referral information to community organizations
Identifying missing contact information
Occasional coverage for Victim Advocates
Occasional assistance organizing, indexing, scanning, Bates stamping, and preparing voluminous amounts of materials for dissemination
Uploading documents into PbK
Redacting discovery
Making trial notebooks and assisting with trial exhibits
E-Filing and e-Service of documents
Assisting paralegal with adding/updating witness information and court dates in PbK
Creating scheduling tables for witness interviews
Submitting transcription requests to Central Word Processing
Additional responsibilities and/or tasks may be incorporated, or existing ones modified as business needs evolve
Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity training and discussions
Qualifications
Desire to embrace a learning culture and to build skills, working comfortably in a fast-paced environment and applying procedures using good judgment
Ability to accept supervision, coaching and feedback
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to remain calm and professional while diffusing emotionally charged or sensitive situations with empathy and respect
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage voluminous caseloads
Adept at engaging a wide range of personalities from diverse individuals, including victims, advocates, witnesses, prosecutors, defense attorneys and investigators, law enforcement, judges, court personnel, and more
Adept at maintaining confidentiality and discretion involving sensitive matters
Computer skills and familiarity with or ability to quickly learn to use a variety of software/programs: PbK, Word, Adobe Pro, Excel, PowerPoint and more
Familiarity with criminal justice databases and search programs: JABS, JBRS, SAWS, KC Script, People Map/Accurint and other criminal justice programs a plus
Flexibility to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Demonstrated commitment to working on Race, Equity and Social Justice; the ability to be an innovator, problem solver and compassionate advocate who will partner with our community to do justice
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Must have demonstrated predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
EEO Statement King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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Legal Administrative Professional II . The Legal Administrative Professional II provides a vital bridge between the public, victims, community partners, and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO). It combines responsibilities in reception coverage, victim notification, diversion referrals, and trial support. The successful candidate will serve as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for all visitors and families meeting with the forensic interviewer. This role also assists with processing referrals to community diversion programs, preparing and distributing victim notification packets, identifying and referring appropriate cases to the relevant community support agencies, locating missing contact information for youth, and supporting trial preparation for attorneys and paralegals.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Our mission is to do Justice:
We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.
We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership. Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), please visit our website. We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
Who May Apply:
This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work Location Patricia Clark Children and Family Justice Center, 1211 E Alder St, Seattle, WA 98122
Work Schedule This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for King County’s generous benefits package.
Salary Range 44 - $32.50 (step one) - $41.20 (step ten) hourly*
Union Membership Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.
Application Process Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
Submit a resume
Respond to the supplemental questions
Fully complete King County application
Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
Selection Process Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process. Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.
Contact Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her)
Human Resource Analyst
kvargas@kingcounty.gov
Special Requirements Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
Responsibilities
Identifying victim contact information and sending correspondence
Sending referral disposition correspondence to law enforcement
Sending youth referral information to community organizations
Identifying missing contact information
Occasional coverage for Victim Advocates
Occasional assistance organizing, indexing, scanning, Bates stamping, and preparing voluminous amounts of materials for dissemination
Uploading documents into PbK
Redacting discovery
Making trial notebooks and assisting with trial exhibits
E-Filing and e-Service of documents
Assisting paralegal with adding/updating witness information and court dates in PbK
Creating scheduling tables for witness interviews
Submitting transcription requests to Central Word Processing
Additional responsibilities and/or tasks may be incorporated, or existing ones modified as business needs evolve
Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity training and discussions
Qualifications
Desire to embrace a learning culture and to build skills, working comfortably in a fast-paced environment and applying procedures using good judgment
Ability to accept supervision, coaching and feedback
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to remain calm and professional while diffusing emotionally charged or sensitive situations with empathy and respect
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage voluminous caseloads
Adept at engaging a wide range of personalities from diverse individuals, including victims, advocates, witnesses, prosecutors, defense attorneys and investigators, law enforcement, judges, court personnel, and more
Adept at maintaining confidentiality and discretion involving sensitive matters
Computer skills and familiarity with or ability to quickly learn to use a variety of software/programs: PbK, Word, Adobe Pro, Excel, PowerPoint and more
Familiarity with criminal justice databases and search programs: JABS, JBRS, SAWS, KC Script, People Map/Accurint and other criminal justice programs a plus
Flexibility to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Demonstrated commitment to working on Race, Equity and Social Justice; the ability to be an innovator, problem solver and compassionate advocate who will partner with our community to do justice
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Must have demonstrated predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
EEO Statement King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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