Entry-Level Legal Assistant — Civil Discovery & Docs (Hybrid)

Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Civil Division, is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant 1 to provide general clerical support, manage discovery, and assist with document production. This role offers a foundation in civil law and exposure to attorneys, courts, and public interactions.

Ideal candidates demonstrate exceptional customer service, strong organizational skills, and teamwork, with the ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary.
• Proficiency with word processing and basic office software.
• Ability to travel to assigned work locations.
• Must work in the office five days a week.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Opens, date stamps, sorts and distributes incoming mail and processes outgoing mail.
• Opens and prepares new case files; maintains current files and records dates on which subsequent actions must be taken.
• Provides information and responds to complaints from the public and deals with them in a courteous manner. Must be able to travel to assigned work locations.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Vocational training in legal support (preferred)

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Civil Division, is seeking an entry-level Legal Assistant 1 to provide general clerical support, manage discovery, and assist with document production. This role offers a foundation in civil law and exposure to attorneys, courts, and public interactions.

Ideal candidates demonstrate exceptional customer service, strong organizational skills, and teamwork, with the ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.