Legal Assistant 2 - Limited Duration

Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Pierce County Superior Court is seeking a Legal Assistant 2 for the Superior Court Administration. This limited duration position offers reduced hours at 22.5 hours per week in Tacoma, WA. The role supports court operations and requires attention to detail, organization, and strong communication with internal and external customers.

A background check will be conducted as part of the employment process. As a Pierce County employee, you’ll be part of a unified, public-service team committed to

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Good teamwork and communication with internal and external customers.
• Background check required as a condition of employment.

Job description

This is a Limited Duration Position with reduced hours of 22.5 hours a week.

Legal Assistant 2 - Superior Court Administration

There are great opportunities as a Legal Assistant 2 within the Pierce County Superior Court. Please review the Legal Assistant 2 Classification Description for more information about the opening - Legal Assistant 2

As a Pierce County Superior Court employee, you make a difference in people's lives and a positive contribution to Pierce County.

Why It's a Great Department

Pierce County Superior Court consists of 23 elected Judges, 10 appointed Commissioners, 46 Judicial Department Staff Members and a Court Administrator, Deputy Court Administrator and 33 administrative staff members. Pierce County Superior Court efficiently handles a very high volume of cases. We have built a family atmosphere which allows staff to become subject matter experts and share their experiences and challenges to make constant improvements for staff and the public. We are a forward thinking, inclusive Department that is open to fresh perspectives.

How to be Successful in the Role

We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail. Someone with a high level of organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and works well as part of a team. Having the ability to interact and communicate in a positive, engaging manner with internal and external customers, treating every contact as a valued individual is of high importance as well as the ability to work well with others.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service. Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.