This position is in the office and NOT remote.Why It's a Great Opportunity: 
This is a great entry level career opportunity as a Legal Assistant 1 within the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Civil Division. Your primary focus will be general clerical support in the field of legal services, assisting the Tort Team with discovery management and document production.
 
As a Prosecuting Attorney’s Office employee, you make a difference in people's lives and a positive contribution to Pierce County
 
Why It's a Great Department: 
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is committed to the recruitment, hiring, retention and promotion of a diverse staff. Our commitment to diversity creates a strong and collegial office that promotes respect for the community we serve.
 
Our division takes great pride in the collegial environment we have created. We are supportive of one another, highly competent and thrive on the collective teamwork of those who work in our division. We have high standards for our work product and for the support we provide our clients. Hybrid work arrangements are available.
 
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How to be Successful in this Role:
We are looking for someone with exceptional customer service and organizational skills, a strong work ethic, who is adaptable, and works well as part of a team. The ability to interact in a positive, engaging manner with internal and external customers treating every contact as a valued individual is of high importance as well as the ability to work independently.
 
Your Future in this Role:
This position will provide you opportunity to build a solid foundation within a civil law environment. You will learn applicable legal guidelines or regulations, court processes and procedures and office operational procedures. You will develop professional networks and have exposure to attorneys, courts, and agencies as well as the public. Your work will directly impact your community and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
 
Core Daily Responsibilities and Requirements:
In addition to providing legal advice related to labor and personnel law and HR matters, you will represent Pierce County in labor arbitrations and mediations, and hearings before the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC). This position is not included in the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorneys’ Association.
 
Our work requires a solid understanding of state and federal labor and employment law applicable to public employees, along with:
 

• Perform non-complex legal support work.
• Open files
• Assist Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys.
• Prepare documents for the court.
• May perform reception and telephone work, which will require knowledge about office policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Respond to complaints from the public courteously.
• Distributes papers to court, jail, police agencies, etc.
• Operates standard office equipment including such equipment as telephones, copiers, computers, printers, fax machine, typewriter and others.
• Performs data entry.

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As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.Minimum Requirements 

• A minimum of six months of work 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.
• Fluency with the MS Office Suite
• This position requires working in the office in person five days a week.

Preferred Requirements:

• Training by an accredited vocational school, college, or university in the field of legal support work or related area. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• ***Please upload a resume and cover letter.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need. 
• This position either supports essential functions of Pierce County and/or essential recovery functions for the future. Interviews may be conducted remotely to comply with social distancing directives and start dates may need to be flexible.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
 
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?