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

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

Job summary

King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking an internal applicant for a position with duties in sentencing coordination and PAO equity participation. This role requires current KC PAO employment and completion of a six‑month probation in your current position.

Supervisor: Jill Carter. Salary ranges from $29.25 to $37.08 per hour, with a hybrid work location at the King County Courthouse, 5th floor, in-person/telecommute options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and general office principles
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow directions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under interruptions
• Meet deadlines with attention to detail and handle responsibilities
• Work independently or in a team, showing initiative
• Customer service skills in person and by phone with discretion

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all cases pending sentencing.
• Prepare and deliver sentencing packets to DPAs.
• Schedule weekly sentencing calendars with the Superior Court.
• Email sentencing calendars to the designated list.
• Provide pre-sentence reports to Court and defense counsel.
• Oversee DNA collection procedures.
• Complete post-sentencing checklists and notify Records/Corrections.
• Provide front desk coverage during breaks and absences.
• Prepare and distribute J&S paperwork to the Department of Corrections.
• Serve as point person for copy machine repairs and supplies.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Deadline oriented

Teamwork

Customer service

PbK database

Word

Excel

Adobe Pro

Tools

PbK

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.

Summary

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

Job Duties

• 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

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• 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

Supplemental Information

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred‑compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE

Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

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