Legal Assistant I - Criminal Division

Legal Assistant I - Criminal Division

Salary

$58,568.04 - $74,749.32 Annually

Location

County Wide-Various Possible County Worksites, Snohomish County, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00195

Department

Prosecutor

Division

Prosecuting Attorney Criminal

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

7/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Snohomish County is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. Just 15 miles north of Seattle, the county is rich in scenery and has a thriving economy. It is a great place to live, work, raise a family and play.

The Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorneys Office is responsible for prosecuting all adult and juvenile felony cases referred by county law enforcement agencies, and all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases referred by the county sheriff, the State Patrol, all state agencies, and some cities who have contracted with the county for misdemeanor prosecution services.

SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Applications received

2. Review for minimum qualifications

3. SME Review of Supplemental Questions

4. Interviews of most qualified applicants, which may be conducted via a remote platform

5. Second Interviews may be given at managements discretion

6. Offer

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Applicants are required to answer all the supplemental questions. Please answer the supplemental questions in detail. They are scored based on the depth and range of experience you have for each activity/function.

COVER LETTER AND RESUME

PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH A COVER LETTER OR RESUME TO YOUR APPLICATION.

SALARY IS NON-NEGOTIABLE

The salary for this position is non-negotiable. The successful applicant will earn the minimum salary, with yearly pay increases until the maximum salary in the pay range is reached.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be able to type at least 60 wpm.

JOB OFFERS

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the United States.

BASIC FUNCTION

To perform a variety of legal secretarial duties.

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Prepares and types legal documents and correspondence; processes documents to meet legal requirements and deadlines; files documents with the various state, federal, and appellate courts, commissions and boards; forwards documents to other agencies/parties as necessary.
• Sets up and maintains legal files and filing systems; files and retrieves information and materials as necessary.
• Collects, opens, sorts and distributes mail; stuffs envelopes and addresses outgoing mail.
• Enters data in case management system; proofs and corrects work entered; retrieves information from case management system or hard files.
• Locates, reviews and retrieves information from various software systems.
• Receives and directs incoming calls and/or visitors; determines their needs, answers questions, direct them to the proper area and furnishes documents as appropriate; places calls for attorneys to secure information as requested.
• Schedules appointments, meetings, conference rooms and makes travel arrangements as necessary. Schedules court hearings, depositions and trials; and ensures all associated files for those events are available and complete.
• Closes, scans and archives files; purges files of obsolete or incorrect information and performs special projects as directed.
• Assists with the collection, documentation and tracking of discovery documents and digital media.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Collects and compiles data; prepares various reports and time sheets as necessary.
• May perform all the duties of subordinate level employees.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of legal secretarial experience; OR, the completion of an accredited legal secretarial or related program; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Washington State Drivers License may be required for employment.
• Typing of sixty (60) wpm is required.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• legal terminology and legal document formats
• rules of civil and/or criminal procedure
• standard office practices and procedures and commonly used equipment;
• proper English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and word usage

Ability to:

• accurately and timely manage a high volume of work
• accurately prepare and process all types of legal documents
• type accurately
• maintain all ethical and professional standards of the office and county
• observe strict confidentiality regarding all information obtained in course of employment
• produce work product that meets professional standards of quality, neatness accuracy, and promptness
• deal tactfully and courteously with attorneys, judges and the general public
• maintain necessary records and prepare required documents/reports
• operate standard office equipment
• communicate effectively and courteously
• work calmly under pressure, meet deadlines and cope with interruptions
• interact with distraught or difficult individuals
• set up and maintain office files

SUPERVISION

Employees receive general supervision from a supervisor and/or an administrative superior as assigned. Assignments are made by indicating generally what is to be done, the quantity of work expected and any deadlines, which are to be met. Employees carry out recurring assignments on their own initiative and receive additional, specific instructions for new or unusual assignments. Work may be checked to ensure timely completion and accuracy. Work is evaluated through conferences, periodic reviews and written evaluations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in an office environment. Criminal Division only - may work on cases containing violent or sexual subject matter.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

EEO policy and ADA notice

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The Countys contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the Countys ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more.

01

Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. A resume should not be submitted, as it is not a substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

If a typing test was required, would you be able to type sixty (60) WPM?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have one (1) year of legal assistant 1 (legal secretary) experience, or any equivalent combination of training and/or secretary / legal assistant experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities? Equivalent may be a paralegal certificate/degree, criminal justice degree, or legal office assistant certificate/degree, or other related work experience or education. If so, please explain how you satisfy this requirement.

04

The Legal Assistant 1 role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), Adobe Pro, and the ability to learn new software systems. Describe your experience with these tools and give an example of how you used them in a previous job.

05

Describe, in detail, your experience collecting, organizing, documenting, and tracking of discovery documents and digital media. Additionally, discovery may need to be redacted before release; describe any experience you have with redaction. If you have not done redaction before, explain how you would approach learning this responsibility.

06

Please describe your experience in reading and interpreting statutes, court rules, and legal procedures. Provide specific examples of the materials you have reviewed and explain how you applied this knowledge in the performance of your work duties.

Required Question

Employer Snohomish County

Address 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503

Everett, Washington, 98201

Phone (425) 388-3411

Website http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553