Part-Time Legal Assistant II, Civil Division

Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Civil Division, is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant 2 to provide essential support to Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys handling Property Litigation. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork within a compassionate public service environment.

The position offers the chance to interact with attorneys, courts, and the public, while developing familiarity with legal procedures and office operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year progressive, responsible experience in the legal field as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related legal staff support function.
• Other education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for the recruiting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advise attorneys and other interested parties regarding status of cases and legal procedures while maintaining security and confidentiality.
• Maintain and organize legal files.
• Review and format legal documents and perform word processing with responsibility for accuracy, proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and legal terminology.
• Calendar and track due dates with an attention to detail.
• Accurately process mail and correspondence from courts and parties.
• Working knowledge of the Property Litigation process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Strong work ethic

Adaptable

Team player

Customer interaction

Independent worker

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Civil Division, is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant 2 to provide essential support to Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys handling Property Litigation. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork within a compassionate public service environment.

The position offers the chance to interact with attorneys, courts, and the public, while developing familiarity with legal procedures and office operations.