Thurston County Government · 1 day ago
LEGAL ASSISTANT II
Olympia, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$4,446/mo - $5,914/mo
4+ years expThurston County Government is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the role of Legal Assistant II in the Civil Division, Family Support Office. This position provides technical clerical support to attorneys and serves as the primary point of contact for the public, ensuring effective communication and assistance within the legal and judicial system.
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Responsibilities
Serves as primary point of contact by answering multiline incoming telephone calls
Provides assistance to the public, including attorneys, law enforcement, court and community agencies by answering inquiries and explaining the detailed regulations, procedures and complex requirements of the legal or judicial process
In order to determine the nature and urgency of requests, screens and refers telephone calls and inquiries, and reads and routes incoming mail to the appropriate office or person
Prepares, files, and/or serves correspondence, legal briefs, pleadings, charging information, complaints, orders, court orders, affidavits, notices of appearance, motions, summonses and other legal documents
Prepares, organizes and maintains case records; reviews case files and court rules to assure timely action or review by attorney and initiates preparation of appropriate documents and pleadings
Reviews court files for complete information and consistency of court dates, and performs basic legal research to verify citations of statutes and cases or other related information
Researches and investigates records of potential plaintiffs and/or defendants/respondents and recommends legal action to be taken
Gathers information and performs investigation work related to defendants and respondents to be served with necessary court documents
May research financial and work-history records and performs numerical calculations
Receives and reviews incoming mail; composes responses to routine inquiries from attorneys, agencies and the public; composes answers to procedural correspondence for approval; routes other correspondence to attorneys, calling attention to items needing immediate consideration
May utilize appropriate techniques to effectively interview claimants, petitioners, respondents, witnesses, victims, and members of the public to obtain factual information
Analyzes collected information and assesses needs of individuals, provides guidance through court procedures and processes, answers questions, coordinates testimony for hearings/trials
Communicates with neighboring county, city, state, and federal jurisdictions
Coordinates arrangements for depositions/interviews, hearings and meetings
May schedule appointments for the gathering of DNA specimens in order to establish paternity
Tracks testing compliance and, if necessary, prepares orders or warrants to require compliance
When assigned, gathers specimens ensuring evidentiary chain-of-custody procedures are followed
Qualification
Required
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Associate degree in legal assistant or paralegal studies, or legal-related studies, and/or Paralegal certificate from an accredited program
Or, four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a legal-related field, which include two years in a Legal Assistant I level position; or any combination of education and relevant experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
Must be able to type 60 words per minute
Strong technical skill set; able to work effectively with various case management systems, Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Outlook, PowerPoint, and media players
Superior communication skills (written, oral, and listening) with the ability to work with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, handling multiple competing priorities, sensitive situations and crisis situations and functioning well under time pressure
Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills to interact with difficult individuals
Familiar with correct and effective use of legal terminology and legal case management techniques
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry.
Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid.
Company
Thurston County Government
Thurston County, Washington is located at the southern end of Puget Sound in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Founded in 1852Olympia, Washington, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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