Legal Administrative Professional I - Family Support (Internal Applicants Only)

King County • Family Support Division - 724 West Smith Street Suite 101 Kent 98032, WA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open only to current employees of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Applicants must serve and pass their six-month probation period in their current position in order to be eligible to apply. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, with core business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The work location is hybrid, requiring three days in-office at 724 West Smith Street, Suite 101, Kent WA 98032, with an alternative schedule subject to supervisor approval. Any change in the position or work group will be determined by the needs of the Family Support Division.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general office principles and practices.
• Knowledge of legal procedures.
• Knowledge of basic alphabetizing, filing and mathematics.
• Knowledge of proper English grammar, usage and spelling.
• Knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment, such as personal computer, scanner, copier, mail machine, and multi-line telephone.
• Keyboarding skills.
• Ability to maintain office confidentiality.
• Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to provide information, based on acquired job knowledge and overview, to the public and employees and agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, clients and others.
• Skill in working independently or as a team member.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing.
• Skill in remaining objective, nonjudgmental, and sensitive with ability to conduct business in a professional manner.
• Skill in interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including clients and other agency personnel.
• Customer service skills in person and via telephone (discretion, patience, etiquette, professionalism).
• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math.
• Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes, and apply procedures using good judgment.
• Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline.
• Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development.

Nice To Haves

• Legal office experience or training helpful.

Responsibilities

• Process various motions, orders, and documents in parentage actions, such as summary judgments, continuances, dismissals, genetic tests, and Guardian ad Litems, which can involve copying, mailing, scanning and e-filing documents with the court and performing data entry in SEMS (Support Enforcement Management System).
• Prepare and complete certificates of mailing, make copies, and e-file them with the court.
• Copy, mail, and send parentage petitions out for service.
• Perform basic locate work using available computer systems.
• Confirm the court calendar.
• Provide regular support for the reception functions of the office, including answering phones, handling in-person customers, screening reception voice mail messages and faxes, processing incoming and outgoing mail.
• May be assigned the orientation and/or training of co-workers.
• Maintain and update physical files.
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed