Legal Assistant 2

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

On any given day, you will use your excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities as you assist with internal and external questions regarding cases in LINX, answer phone calls, and direct people to the appropriate services or departments. You will use empathy and compassion as you serve those navigating difficult and often stressful legal processes. This position will also strengthen your research skills and knowledge of research tools as you help our clients fulfill all of their general court records needs. 

Why It's a Great Department: 

The Clerk of the Superior Court's work is mostly administrative in nature, providing essential services for the community through maintaining the records of all cases filed in the Superior Court. We are an essential service helping people navigate through unfamiliar territory during challenging times with knowledge and empathy, creating safe spaces for residents of the county.
 
Learn more about the Clerk of Superior Court on our website.
 

How to be Successful in the Role: 

Bring your understanding of customer service and modern administrative practices along with a “can-do” approach, and you will thrive in this role. With your exceptional communication skills, you will be interacting in person and through a variety of electronic modes (phone, email, instant messaging, video conferencing) to assist customers and support your team. Multi-taskers, those with a high fluency in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, PPT, and Outlook), and quick learners will be successful in this environment.  

Someone with empathy and compassion with the ability to provide and connect services for individuals across all walks of life or different states of well-being. Independent judgment, effective decision making, and problem solving, along with exceptional communication, customer service, and attention to detail, will be successful in this role.

Your Future in this Role: 

Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the Supervisors, teams, and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build a great career.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed.  To view the complete classification, click here.

• A minimum of one year of progressive, responsible experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related legal staff support function.
• Must be able to utilize a word processor or personal computer at an acceptable level of proficiency as required for positions requiring those skills.
• Training by an accredited vocational school, college, or university in the field of legal support work or a related area is preferred.
• Other education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for the recruiting requirements
• A resume is encouraged for this position.

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 basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

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 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 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes, which may include assessments, phone screens, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion mean commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have a local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

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