Superior Court - Legal Assistant 2

Pierce County • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Legal Assistant 2 - Superior Court Administration. In the Jury Administration office, you will create a warm and welcoming environment for citizens coming in for jury duty. You will help citizens check in for jury duty, understand their role in the court system, group jurors into panels, and field various questions about jury duty. In the Criminal Administration office, your primary focus will be to provide legal assistant support to judges, court commissioners, attorneys, and the general public. You will assist the public with their questions about accessing the court and schedule hearings for attorneys and the public based on established best practices. In addition, you will clerk in high volume criminal courtrooms assisting Judges and Commissioners. You may rotate between office and courtroom functions. As a Pierce County Superior Court employee, you make a difference in people's lives and a positive contribution to Pierce County.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Ability to interact and communicate in a positive, engaging manner with internal and external customers, treating every contact as a valued individual.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must attach a Cover Letter and Resume to be considered for the position.
• Applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of six months experience in a legal staff support function.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming environment for citizens coming in for jury duty.
• Help citizens check in for jury duty, understand their role in the court system, group jurors into panels, and field various questions about jury duty.
• Provide legal assistant support to judges, court commissioners, attorneys, and the general public.
• Assist the public with their questions about accessing the court.
• Schedule hearings for attorneys and the public based on established best practices.
• Clerk in high volume criminal courtrooms assisting Judges and Commissioners.
• May rotate between office and courtroom functions.

What This Job Offers

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