Legal Processing Assistant 2 - District Court

About the Department

Position Duties

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Pursuant to the terms of GR 29, all District Court personnel are under the supervision of the Presiding Judge and under the direction of the Court Administrator, who reports directly to the Presiding Judge. 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
• Antiharassment protection orders
• Stalking protection orders

Why It's a Great Department: 

Pierce County District Court provides a very supportive work environment. There is a wide variety of duties and departments to rotate through. We also have many opportunities for advancement and movement within the Court. Employees are placed in situations to maximize their skill sets as well as to assist them in fostering the acquisition of new skills.

We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking HERE. 
 

How to be Successful in the Role: 

• Be adaptable to change and continued growth.
• Able to work well with a variety of agencies, defendants and members of the public.
• Able to multitask and act quickly when needed.
• Work independently and understand the need for confidentiality.
• Accurately follow laws, rules and court policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Perform a wide variety of complex court-related clerical duties accurately.
• Utilize interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Be a productive team player who is self-motivated.

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:

• Create and maintain electronic court records and information. Record person and case information into multiple 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 and agencies at the counter, on Live Chat, and on the phone, involving application of the tasks in the assigned unit.
• Follow established cash handling protocols and maintain an accurate till.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of experience/education which would clearly indicates the ability to perform the duties of the position may substitute equally for the recruiting requirements on a year-for-year basis. 
• At least two years clerical experience, or any combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities as outlined above, and,
• Graduation from high school or equivalent  
• Experience in a district or municipal court or legal office and DISCIS computer experience preferred.
  

Other Qualifications

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?