Legal Processing Assistant 2 - District Court

This recruitment may be used to fill future Legal Processing Assistant 2 vacancies. 

Position Summary

The mission of Pierce County District Court, as an independent and impartial branch of government, is to promote respect for law, society, and individual rights; provide open, accessible, and effective forums for dispute resolution; resolve legal matters in a just, efficient and timely manner and assure the dignified and fair treatment of all parties.
 
Pierce County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction hearing the following cases:

• Traffic and non-traffic infractions.
• Criminal and criminal-traffic misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.
• Civil matters for damages for injury to individuals or personal property and contract disputes no greater than $100,000.
• Small claims for recovery of money not to exceed $10,000.
• Name changes.
• Anti-harassment protection orders.
• Stalking protection orders.

General Function: 
This work involves responsibility for performing a wide variety of operations requiring specialized clerical knowledge. The duties require managing multiple priorities while working on several tasks at once. Strong organization and attention to detail are required to manage varied workloads.

Essential Functions:

• Create and maintain electronic court records and information. Record person and case information into the Judicial Information System (JIS) and other computer programs.
• Process and/or prepare warrants, citations, subpoenas, summonses, motions, notices, and other legal documents.
• Construct and maintain electronic case files and court records on which subsequent actions must be taken.
• Docket and file pleadings, correspondence, forms, receipts, and legal documents, and retrieve the same.
• Assist the public at the counter, on Live Chat, and on the phone involving application of the tasks in the assigned unit.
• Receipt payments for fines and costs associated with citations.
• Collect fees for court filings and issuance of processes (i.e., writs, garnishments, attachments, etc.)
  
  

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.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and at least two years clerical experience, or any combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities as outlined above.
• Experience in a district or municipal court or legal office and JIS computer experience preferred.
• To be considered you must attach a letter of interest, resume, and list of professional references to your employment application.

• A valid Washington State driver's license may be required when travel is required of the 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 and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration,

• 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, and 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.  

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.