Public Defense Legal Assistant II - Hybrid/Remote

Thurston County Government; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurston County Public Defense in Olympia, WA, is seeking a regular full-time Legal Assistant II to support Defense Attorneys, explain regulations, and manage case files. This role involves court-related document handling, calendar management, and client communications within a public defense office.

The position requires a high school diploma and relevant legal-support education or experience, with standard hours and potential partial telework after a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Must be able to type 60 words per minute.
• Experience or education in legal support preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Explain detailed regulations, procedures, and complex requirements of the legal or judicial process.
• Provide direct legal support to Defense Attorneys and research inquiries from public, law enforcement, or other agencies.
• Maintain and route incoming mail, faxes, and messages; manage conference room calendar.
• Enter and retrieve case information in the case management system; track and monitor case activity.
• Prepare basic legal documents and responses to legal correspondence.
• Assist with court calendar preparation and file organization; ensure proper document processing.

Skills

Typing speed 60 wpm

Education

Associate degree in legal assistant or paralegal studies, or legal-related studies, and/or Paralegal certificate

Job description

Thurston County Public Defense in Olympia, WA, is seeking a regular full-time Legal Assistant II to support Defense Attorneys, explain regulations, and manage case files. This role involves court-related document handling, calendar management, and client communications within a public defense office.

The position requires a high school diploma and relevant legal-support education or experience, with standard hours and potential partial telework after a probationary period.