Legal Assistant I - Criminal Division

Posting number: 2026-00195

Department: Prosecutor

Division: Prosecuting Attorney Criminal

Job classification: LEGAL ASSISTANT I

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Legal, Law Enforcement, Miscellaneous, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

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Snohomish County is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains.  Just 15 miles north of Seattle, the county is rich in scenery and has a thriving economy.  It is a great place to live, work, raise a family and play.  
 
The Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting all adult and juvenile felony cases referred by county law enforcement agencies, and all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases referred by the county sheriff, the State Patrol, all state agencies, and some cities who have contracted with the county for misdemeanor prosecution services.
 
SELECTION PROCESS:
 1. Applications received
 2. Review for minimum qualifications 
 3. SME Review of Supplemental Questions
 4. Interviews of most qualified applicants, which may be conducted via a remote platform
 5. Second Interviews may be given at management's discretion
 6. Offer
 
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Applicants are required to answer all the supplemental questions.  Please answer the supplemental questions in detail.  They are scored based on the depth and range of experience you have for each activity/function.  
  
COVER LETTER AND RESUME
PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH A COVER LETTER OR RESUME TO YOUR APPLICATION.
 
SALARY IS NON-NEGOTIABLE

The salary for this position is non-negotiable.  The successful applicant will earn the minimum salary, with yearly pay increases until the maximum salary in the pay range is reached.
 
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be able to type at least 60 wpm. 

JOB OFFERS

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks.  Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the United States.

BASIC FUNCTION
To perform a variety of legal secretarial duties.

Examples of duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Prepares and types legal documents and correspondence; processes documents to meet legal requirements and deadlines; files documents with the various state, federal, and appellate courts, commissions and boards; forwards documents to other agencies/parties as necessary.
2. Sets up and maintains legal files and filing systems; files and retrieves information and materials as necessary.
3. Collects, opens, sorts and distributes mail; stuffs envelopes and addresses outgoing mail.
4. Enters data in case management system; proofs and corrects work entered; retrieves information from case management system or hard files.
5. Locates, reviews and retrieves information from various software systems.
6. Receives and directs incoming calls and/or visitors; determines their needs, answers questions, direct them to the proper area and furnishes documents as appropriate; places calls for attor­neys to secure information as requested.
7. Schedules appointments, meetings, conference rooms and makes travel arrangements as necessary.  Schedules court hearings, depositions and trials; and ensures all associated files for those events are available and complete.
8. Closes, scans and archives files; purges files of obsolete or incorrect information and performs special projects as directed.
9. Assists with the collection, documentation and tracking of discovery documents and digital media.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Collects and compiles data; prepares various reports and time sheets as necessary.
2. May perform all the duties of subordinate level employees.
3. Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of legal secretarial experience; OR, the completion of an accredited legal secretarial or related program; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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