Legal Administrative Professional I - Sentencing Unit (Internal Applicants Only)

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking an individual to coordinate sentencing processes and support the DPA workflow. The role handles sentencing calendars, pre-sentence reports, and compliance tasks in a hybrid in-person setting at the King County Courthouse.

You will manage a variety of intake and documentation tasks, assist with PBK, and participate in PAO equity initiatives. Strong organization and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and general office principles and practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal directions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete a variety of tasks in an accurate manner with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and to assume unscheduled and unexpected responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, exercising initiative, and following through with work assignments.
• Customer service skills in person and via telephone (discretion, patience, etiquette, professionalism).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all cases pending sentencing.
• Prepare and deliver sentencing packets to DPAs.
• Schedule weekly sentencing calendars with the Superior Court Sentencing Coordinator.
• Email sentencing calendars to designated list.
• Provide pre-sentence reports to Court and defense counsel.
• Oversee DNA collection procedures.
• Complete a post-sentencing checklist on Monday and provide notices and copies as required.
• Provide front desk coverage for receptionist breaks, lunches, and absences.
• Prepare J&S paperwork for Plea/Sentencings.
• Distribute completed J&S paperwork to the Department of Corrections.
• Serve as point person for copy machine repair and supplies on the West Wing.
• Resolve monthly PBK Lagging list.
• Run JABS criminal history for DPAs.
• Actively participate in PAO equity work and equity trainings.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Office administration

Strong communication

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

PbK database

Word

Excel

Adobe Pro

Job description

Internal Applicants Only

This position is open only to current employees of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Applicants must serve and pass their six-month probation period in their current position in order to be eligible to apply.

Supervisor:Jill Carter

Salary:Range 38-- $29.25 (step one) - $37.08 (step ten) hourly*

Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, our core business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Work Location: In-person /telecommute (hybrid)- King County Courthouse, 5th floor

• Responsible for coordination of all cases pending sentencing
• Prepare and deliver sentencing packets to DPAs
• Works with the Superior Court Sentencing Coordinator to schedule weekly sentencing calendars
• Emails sentencing calendars to designated list
• Provides pre-sentence reports to Court and defense counsel
• Oversees DNA collection procedures
• Completes a post-sentencing checklist on Monday including providing notice of newly set review hearings, providing copies to Records and Department of Corrections
• Provides regularly scheduled front desk coverage for receptionist breaks, lunch, and absences
• Prepares J&S paperwork for Plea/Sentencings
• Prepares and distributes completed J&S paperwork to Department of Corrections
• Point person for copy machine repair and supplies on the West Wing
• Resolving monthly PBK Lagging list
• Run JABS criminal history for DPAs
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and general office principles and practices
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal directions
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete a variety of tasks in an accurate manner with frequent interruptions
• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and to assume unscheduled and unexpected responsibilities
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, exercising initiative, and following through with work assignments
• Customer service skills in person and via telephone (discretion, patience, etiquette, professionalism)
• Skill in using computers and the ability to become proficient in the use of database programs such as PbK (with training), Word, Excel, and Adobe Pro
• Demonstrated predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
• Ability to accept supervision and feedback
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with management, co-workers, attorneys, law enforcement and the public
• Active participation in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions, support for the PAO’s Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement

Application Procedure: PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration. There exists a broken rung in many organizations that can make attaining formal positions challenging to historically excluded groups. We highly encourage anyone with lived experience to apply for this position. We are not requesting a detailed expression of interest, as we prefer to keep barriers for applying low and will look forward to hearing about experience and aspirations for the role during the interview process.

* In addition to the benefits listed on the benefits tab, employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted on by members of the collective bargaining agreement between our office and Teamsters Local No. 117. This contribution is made by the employee and after two years it is paid by the employer.