Superior Court - Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant 2 - Superior Court Administration

There are two great opportunities as a Legal Assistant 2 within the Pierce County Superior Court.

• 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.

Pierce County Superior Court consists of 23 elected Judges, 10 appointed Commissioners, 46 Judicial Department Staff Members and a Court Administrator, Deputy Court Administrator and 33 administrative staff members. Pierce County Superior Court efficiently handles a very high volume of cases. We have built a family atmosphere which allows staff to become subject matter experts and share their experiences and challenges to make constant improvements for staff and the public.

We are a forward thinking, inclusive Department that is open to fresh perspectives.

We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail. Someone with a high level of organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and works well as part of a team. Having the ability to interact and communicate in a positive, engaging manner with internal and external customers, treating every contact as a valued individual is of high importance as well as the ability to work well with others.

A minimum of six months experience in a legal staff support function preferred.
You must attach a Cover Letter and Resume to be considered for the position.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any Work Source location and use their computers. Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Superior Court Administration at , at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community.

Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?