The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO) is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Specialist III to join our team in the Records Unit of the Criminal Division. Our Legal Administrative Specialist III (LAS III) positions include an independent and active role as part of a collaborative team dedicated to justice.  

The Records Section is responsible for maintaining Criminal Division files and records for the PAO office. The Records team prepare calendars and attend court with the Prosecuting Attorneys, docket the hearing information and prepare paperwork as needed. It is also an information dispensing service for the public and other agencies within the criminal justice system. The most competitive candidates will have the ability to exercise sound judgment, experience with a high-volume caseload, high attention to detail, and embrace a culture of learning in a dynamic environment. 

This is a Term Limited Temporary assignment funded by COVID-8 relief money, subject to funding approval by King County central budget office and Council. We expect that the assignment will last until the end of 2023 with the possibility of an extension. The employee selected for this position will be able to return to their previous position at the end of the assignment. 

These position requires overtime when the calendars run long.  Holiday and Saturday calendar coverage is also occasionally required if there is a lack of volunteers.

Salary: Range 44 
$27.2471 (step one) - $34.5374* (step ten) Hourly
$1,907.30 - $2,417.62 Biweekly
$49,589.72 - $62,858.07 Annually
A general wage increase of 4.5% is anticipated later in the year following ratification of the tentative agreement between King County and the Coalition of Unions.  

Description of positions the LAS III will rotate through monthly:

Investigation Calendar: 6:45 a.m. - end of calendar (overtime necessary)

Input new investigation referrals and defendants in our PBK database. Prepare calendar and paperwork for all individuals booked under a criminal investigation. Attend court with prosecutor to prepare all bail and conditions of release paperwork ordered by the judge. Docket all bail and Conditions of Release in our database.

Case Setting Calendar: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Case setting: prepare case setting calendar, docket, update completed pleas, heavy data entry

Arraignment Calendar: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Prepare Arraignment calendar and documents needed. Attend court with the prosecutor and docket next court dates and any conditions imposed by the court. Update our PBK database with new dates, conditions, bond amounts and assigned deputy.

Front Desk: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Answer phones from general public and other agencies. Assist anyone who comes to the Records window or direct them to appropriate place. Scan Investigation packets into PBK. Prepare the daily bond calendar. Process Judgement and Sentence paperwork. Process posted bonds. Provide discovery to defense attorneys

• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions.

• Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures, particularly in the criminal justice system.  
• Skill in maintaining an overview of complex processes involving many steps; learning each calendar from beginning to end; and the ability to obtain all information needed for completion.  
• Skill in functioning well and efficiently under high pressure and short deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate needs of the calendar Deputy Prosecuting Attorney's (DPA) and court. 
• Must respond in a timely manner to questions from the court and the jail. 
• High attention to detail.  
• Skill in working independently, exercising initiative, and following through on work assignments with little direct supervision.
• Ability to recognize issues and take quick and effective actions all while using good judgment.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Comfortable with receiving and sending information in many different formats – email, reminders, hard copy format, cloud, etc.
• Skills in expressing ideas orally and in writing.  
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with attorneys, the court, other employees, and the general public.  
• Demonstrated predictable and reliable attendance. 
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment. 
• Must be able to accept feedback and supervision. 
• Commitment to Equity and Social Justice work, including ongoing cultural humility development. 
• Provide support for the Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Prosecuting Attorney's Office' employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.

As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:

• submit proof of vaccination, or
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.