Legal Processing Assistant 3 - District Court job in Tacoma

Position Summary

Why It's a Great Opportunity: This position is responsible for a wide variety of operations throughout District Court. Incumbents are knowledgeable of all clerical functions of case processing and some administrative activities associated with court operations. Pierce County's District Court will be a pilot court for the statewide Courts of Limited Jurisdiction case management system. This will provide you a unique opportunity to make a direct impact in District Court, as there will be a lot of procedural changes.  You will work closely under the mentorship of the Lead Legal Processing Assistant 3 to implement these changes. 

On a routine basis you will attend court hearings in the courtroom and jail, make accurate docket entries of court proceedings, and record case related data in various 3rd party databases. Additionally you will complete follow-up tasks after hearings have concluded and schedule future court hearings. This fast-paced environment ensures that no day is the same!

How to be Successful in the Role: This detail- oriented position requires a familiarity with legal terminology, the ability to listen and to know when to ask questions, and skill in preparing professional quality work products. Having a general understanding of Case Management Systems and Limited Jurisdiction Courts will help you succeed in this role.  

Courtroom Services Unit-

• Serve as back-up to Judicial Assistant by routinely attending court and making accurate minutes of court proceedings
• Process orders of the Court
• Oversee exhibits
• Record case related data in various databases

All Units-

• Serve as Lead by assigning work to a specific work unit and ensuring tasks are completed correctly and timely; may approve leave requests and work schedules and provide input on performance evaluations.
• Assist in on-the-job training of newly hired or assigned employees.
• Assist and advise other employees in an area of specialization.
• Perform complex work in assigned unit.
• Attend supervision level meetings on behalf of LPA4 when requested.
• Perform work providing information to the public, attorneys and other interested. parties regarding the status of cases and legal procedures while maintaining security and confidentiality.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
• Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Perform the physical requirements of the position; work within the established working conditions of the position.