Sentencing Unit Administrative Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Generous benefits package

Job summary

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking a highly motivated Legal Administrative Professional I to support the Sentencing Unit. You will coordinate sentencing cases, prepare packets for DPAs, and help manage weekly calendars with court staff.

Responsibilities include preparing pre-sentence reports, handling DNA collection procedures, and providing front desk coverage. A strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all cases pending sentencing.
• Prepare and deliver sentencing packets to DPAs.
• Schedule weekly sentencing calendars with the Superior Court Sentencing Coordinator.
• Email sentencing calendars to the designated list.
• Provide pre-sentence reports to Court and defense counsel.
• Oversee DNA collection procedures.
• Complete a post-sentencing checklist on Monday and distribute copies to Records and DOC.
• Provide front desk coverage for receptionist breaks, lunch, and absences.
• Prepare J&S paperwork for Plea/Sentencings.
• Distribute completed J&S paperwork to Department of Corrections.
• Be the point person for copy machine repair and supplies on the West Wing.
• Resolve monthly PBK Lagging list.
• Run JABS criminal history for DPAs.
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Reliability

Tools

PbK database

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Pro

Job description

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is seeking a highly motivated Legal Administrative Professional I to support the Sentencing Unit. You will coordinate sentencing cases, prepare packets for DPAs, and help manage weekly calendars with court staff.

Responsibilities include preparing pre-sentence reports, handling DNA collection procedures, and providing front desk coverage. A strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential in a busy environment.