Legal Administrative Professional I - Sentencing Unit

King County • Seattle, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their team as a Legal Administrative Professional I in the Sentencing Unit. This unit supports the full sentencing process by preparing accurate case materials, coordinating scheduling with the court, and ensuring all required documents and notifications are completed in a timely manner. The team collaborates closely with attorneys, court staff, and partner agencies to manage sentencing calendars, compile criminal history information, and complete post-sentencing tasks. In addition to case coordination, the unit provides essential administrative support including document processing, database work, and actively participates in advancing the office’s equity and inclusion efforts. The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office mission is to do Justice by exercising the power given to them by the people with fairness and humility. They serve their diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable. They develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington, guided by their core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership. The office is comprised of six divisions organized into specialized units.

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
• Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.

Nice To Haves

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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
• 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

Benefits

• Eligible for King County’s generous benefits package
• Hybrid work schedule that allows telecommuting, with a minimum of 2-days in office per week, subject to business needs and a telecommuting agreement.

What This Job Offers

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