Legal Assistant I

Clallam County•Clallam County Courthouse, WA

About The Position

The Legal Assistant I provides clerical, administrative, case management, and legal support services to the Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The position supports criminal prosecution, civil litigation, and other governmental matters by preparing draft documents and correspondence, organizing and maintaining case files and electronic records, coordinating court schedules, filing pleadings, researching case histories, and assisting attorneys, staff, government agencies, and the public. The role requires discretion, confidentiality, attention to detail, independent judgment, and adherence to established procedures. Legal assistants may also complete special projects assigned by management, such as compiling statistics, preparing workflow charts and graphs, supporting long-range planning and annual reports, drafting or reviewing policies and procedures, and recommending changes to existing practices. Other duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or Lead.

Requirements

At least three years of clerical experience.
A high degree of computer knowledge, skill, and ability.
Knowledge of the assigned field sufficient to perform the full scope of the work thoroughly and accurately.
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion, attention to detail, and independent judgment while following established procedures.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or equivalent, preferably supplemented by specialized training in legal administration and support.
At least three years of progressively responsible experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in a public service environment.
Other combinations of education, training, and work experience may be considered as a substitute for specified requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare draft legal pleadings and correspondence for criminal prosecution, civil litigation, and other governmental matters.
Set up files for a wide variety of legal proceedings and intra-office matters.
Provide clerical support to attorneys and other support staff.
Coordinate court hearings and other matters with state and county offices, private law firms, and other parties.
Enter and retrieve data in electronic information systems, and maintain those systems and their forms.
Locate and provide records to governmental agencies and the public.
Proofread office work product.
File pleadings and other documents with the courts.
Research case histories.
Schedule and coordinate appointments for professional staff.
Assist members of the public in person and by telephone, including responding to requests for assistance.
Calendar hearings, meetings, and other compliance dates.
Document work performed in court files and office memoranda.
Cross-train attorneys and other support staff.
Interview parties to obtain information needed to complete legal forms.
Complete special projects assigned by management, such as compiling statistics, preparing workflow charts and graphs, assisting with long-range planning, preparing annual-report information, drafting or critiquing policies and procedures, and evaluating practices and recommending modifications.
Perform duties assigned by the Supervisor or Lead.