Legal Assistant I: Court Coordination & Case Support

Clallam County

Port Angeles (WA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in Port Angeles, WA seeks a Legal Assistant I to provide clerical, administrative, case management, and legal support. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and correspondence, maintaining case files, coordinating court schedules, filing with courts, and researching case histories.

The role requires discretion, confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to exercise independent judgment while following established procedures to support

Qualifications

AA degree or equivalent; specialized training in legal administration preferred.
Three years of progressively responsible Legal Assistant experience.
Experience in public service environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare draft legal pleadings and correspondence for various matters.
Coordinate scheduling of court hearings with state and county offices and private firms.
Maintain electronic case files and search case histories.
Enter and retrieve data from electronic information systems; file pleadings with courts.
Interviews parties to obtain information necessary for completion of forms.
Cross-train attorneys and support staff; assist attorneys and the public.

Skills

Discretion

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Legal terminology

Clerical skills

Education

AA Degree or equivalent

Tools

Electronic case management systems

Job description

The role requires discretion, confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to exercise independent judgment while following established procedures to support

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