City of Bellevue, Washington · 2 days ago
Legal Office Assistant - Victim Witness Specialist
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expThe City of Bellevue is seeking a passionate and skilled Legal Office Assistant to support the Prosecution Division, focusing on assisting crime victims and witnesses in non-domestic violence cases. The successful candidate will perform a variety of clerical and administrative support tasks while interacting directly with victims and witnesses, providing them with necessary information and assistance.
Government
No H1B
Responsibilities
Be the primary point of contact for crime victims and witnesses in non-domestic violence cases. Interact directly with these victims and witnesses, via various methods including telephone calls and emails
Provide accurate and reliable information to victims and witnesses regarding criminal filing decisions, case progress, court date scheduling, dispositions, and crime victims’ rights
Schedule and arrange interviews of victims and witnesses by prosecutors and/or defense attorneys
Schedule and arrange witness testimony at trials and motion hearings. Attend court as appropriate in a supportive role for victims and witnesses
Collect and update information regarding restitution. File restitution paperwork with the court and schedule court hearings regarding restitution
Work professionally and effectively with outside agencies such as the Bellevue Police Department and the King County District Court
Respond to inquiries from employees, citizens, and others; making referrals to appropriate personnel when needed
Engage in continuous learning by taking advantage of various training opportunities to hone current skill set while developing new skills and knowledge
Perform general administrative duties and office tasks such as answering phones, calendaring, filing, and document tracking
Provide back-up for other Prosecution administrative staff
Perform other work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent
Four years of clerical/office work with a minimum of two years of it as legal office work
Intermediate to advanced skills with technology
Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office programs – Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, and Access
Intermediate to advanced skills with Adobe Acrobat Pro
Working knowledge of computers and case management programs
Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal format
Working knowledge of the state court systems
Ability to assemble data
Ability to effectively meet and communicate with the public
Ability to handle stressful situations
Ability to handle a high-volume workload with fast turn-around times while maintaining a quality work product
Preferred
Experience working with case management systems/software preferred
Company
City of Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue is the fifth largest city in Washington, with a population of more than 150,000.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chelo Picardal
CTO
John Resha
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-03-15
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