Legal Assistant 2 (2 positions)

Pierce County

Tacoma, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Instant Messaging, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Onboarding, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Research Skills, Set Goals, Team Building, Telephone Skills, Videoconferencing, Word Processors
LOCATION
Tacoma, WA
POSTED
2 days ago

DescriptionThese positions are on-site.SummaryWhy 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 RoleBring 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 our Leadership 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 ResponsibilitiesSchedules for trial and return dates; collects fees for court filings and issuance of processes (i.e., writs, garnishments, attachments, restitutions).Transcribes court activity to case history documents.Prepares court calendar; encodes or enters into database for court dates and attorney of record.Attends court sessions, recording court and/or dispositions for subsequent transcription to the case history docket; handles papers between court and judge; swears in jurors; calls jurors.Makes certified copies of legal documents; certifies that records are true and correct.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 QualificationsAdditional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.A resume is required for this position. Applications without a resume will not be considered.A minimum of one year progressive, responsible experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or related legal staff support function. Must be able to utilize 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 related area is preferred.As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.Additional Employment RequirementsApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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