Legal Processing Assistant 3 - District Court

Pierce County • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of court operations—from case processing to courtroom support and beyond. You’ll take the lead on a variety of clerical functions essential to case processing, along with some key administrative tasks that keep the court running smoothly. Working under the guidance of a more senior staff member, you’ll develop a deep understanding of both the structure and flow of court operations. On a regular basis, you’ll find yourself working inside courtrooms and correctional facilities, making real-time docket entries, recording detailed case data in multiple third-party systems, creating court orders, and ensuring that follow-up tasks and future hearings are accurately processed. Pierce County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction and hears a wide range of cases, including: Traffic and non-traffic infractions, Criminal and criminal-traffic misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, Civil matters for damages for injury to individuals or personal property, and contract disputes no greater than $100,000, Small claims for recovery of money not to exceed $10,000, Name changes, Antiharassment protection orders, and Stalking protection orders. Throughout the training process, you will meet with your supervisor regularly to set expectations and goals for yourself, introduce you to the specific Court unit training plan you will follow, and familiarize you with the current District Court policies, procedures, and technology. District Court has a comprehensive onboarding process that exposes you to all court functions and processes and involves real-time training opportunities alongside more experienced teammates. Your work will have a direct impact on your community, and it provides a great foundation for future positions within the District Court and Pierce County.

Requirements

• Four or more years of progressive, responsible experience as a legal processing assistant, legal secretary, or related legal staff support function.
• Must be detail-oriented
• Reliable and punctual
• Familiar with legal terminology
• Able to listen to a judge’s direction and record the same on a court order
• Accuracy and thoroughness are imperative
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to keep up with continual changes in process and legal requirements
• Ability to multitask while working in a live courtroom
• Ability to work in multiple operating and case management systems
• A cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references are required for this position.
• Applications without cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references will not be considered.
• As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with elected officials is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as back-up to Judicial Assistant by routinely attending court and making accurate minutes of court proceedings.
• Process orders of the Court.
• Oversee exhibits.
• Record case related data in various databases.

What This Job Offers

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