Legal Administrative Professional I - Sentencing Unit (Internal Applicants Only)

King County • Seattle, WA

4d • 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 role is responsible for the coordination of all cases pending sentencing, preparing and delivering sentencing packets, and working with the Superior Court Sentencing Coordinator to schedule weekly sentencing calendars. The position also involves providing pre-sentence reports, overseeing DNA collection procedures, completing a post-sentencing checklist, providing front desk coverage, preparing J&S paperwork, and serving as the point person for copy machine repair and supplies. Additionally, the role involves resolving monthly PBK Lagging lists, running JABS criminal history for DPAs, and actively participating in PAO equity work.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and general office principles and practices
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal directions
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete a variety of tasks in an accurate manner with frequent interruptions
• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and to assume unscheduled and unexpected responsibilities
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, exercising initiative, and following through with work assignments
• Customer service skills in person and via telephone (discretion, patience, etiquette, professionalism)
• Skill in using computers and the ability to become proficient in the use of database programs such as PbK (with training), Word, Excel, and Adobe Pro
• Demonstrated predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
• Ability to accept supervision and feedback
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with management, co-workers, attorneys, law enforcement and the public
• Active participation in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions, support for the PAO’s Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement

Nice To Haves

• Applicants must serve and pass their six-month probation period in their current position in order to be eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of all cases pending sentencing
• Prepare and deliver sentencing packets to DPAs
• Works with the Superior Court Sentencing Coordinator to schedule weekly sentencing calendars
• Emails sentencing calendars to designated list
• Provides pre-sentence reports to Court and defense counsel
• Oversees DNA collection procedures
• Completes a post-sentencing checklist on Monday including providing notice of newly set review hearings, providing copies to Records and Department of Corrections
• Provides regularly scheduled front desk coverage for receptionist breaks, lunch, and absences
• Prepares J&S paperwork for Plea/Sentencings
• Prepares and distributes completed J&S paperwork to Department of Corrections
• Point person for copy machine repair and supplies on the West Wing
• Resolving monthly PBK Lagging list
• Run JABS criminal history for DPAs
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions

Benefits

• PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.
• In addition to the benefits listed on the benefits tab, employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted on by members of the collective bargaining agreement between our office and Teamsters Local No. 117. This contribution is made by the employee and after two years it is paid by the employer.

What This Job Offers

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