Legal Assistant 2 - Sheriff's Office na Pierce County, WA

About the Department

Why It's a Great Department/Unit: 
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is a “full-service agency” that provides law enforcement, jail, court security, and civil processing services to all areas of unincorporated Pierce County, and the contract cities of Edgewood and University Place.
 
The Sheriff’s Office is comprised of 638 commissioned law enforcement and corrections staff and 67 civilian personnel. Together, these dedicated employees support our three bureaus, including Services, Corrections, Operations.  
 
You will join the Civil Unit located at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in downtown Tacoma.  We encourage you to learn more about our department by clicking here.
 
Why It's a Great Opportunity: 
A career with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is your opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day as each employee plays a role in supporting our mission to protect life and property, uphold rights, and work in partnership to build strong, safe communities.  This rewarding and vital support position performs varied legal support duties that impact the day-to-day operations of the department. Employees in the Civil Unit currently work day shifts, Monday – Friday. Employees can work a flexible schedule and receive paid holidays off.  

Come join the Pierce County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit!

How to be Successful in the Role: 
A successful candidate will join the team with the ability to exercise good judgement, collaborate, stay focused during disruptions, provide attention to detail, multi-task, and positively engage with the employees and citizens of Pierce County.  This person will develop on the job skills to prioritize competing assignments while providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.  A willingness to learn and a desire to help and support your co-workers in a fast-paced environment will be the key to your success.
 
Your Future in this Role: 
You will gain a broad knowledge of the department, receive on-the-job training from staff, and have access to LinkedIn Learning to further your growth. 

Position Duties

This is responsible and varied legal support work for the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. Employees in this class are responsible for performing moderately complex technical work in support of court or legal office functions which require independent judgement within policy guidelines and considerable knowledge of legal terminology, processes, and procedures. Click Legal Assistant 2 for a classification/job description with a more detailed list of essential functions, competencies, physical demands and working conditions/environment. 

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:

• A minimum of one year of progressive, responsible experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or related legal staff support function.
• Training by an accredited vocational school, college or university in the field of legal support work or related area is preferred. 
• Other education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate is required. 
• Age eighteen (18) at time of appointment.
• United States citizenship, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient and the ability to speak, read and write the English language as required by RCW 41.14.100. 
• Ability to successfully complete Pierce County Sheriff's Office background investigation, which will include, but is not limited to:
  • Reference Checks
  • Personal Interviews
  • Oral Board Interview
  • Pre-Offer Polygraph Examination
  • Submission of Fingerprints
  • Work History Check
  • Criminal, Driving, and Financial History Checks
  • Pre-Offer Drug Screening UA

Other Qualifications

ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANT 2:

• After the closing date, qualified applicants will receive an email with a link to an experience and training assessment.  
• Individuals attaining a passing score of 70% or higher on the Legal Assistant 2 assessment will be placed on the Civil Service register in order of final score. 
• VETERAN'S PREFERENCE / SCORING CRITERIA: Veteran's Scoring Criteria will be granted in accordance with RCW 41.04.  IF YOU ARE CLAIMING VETERAN'S SCORING CRITERIA, PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR MILITARY "DD FORM 214 MEMBER- 4"* TO THE APPLICATION.
• Candidates will be referred from the register to fill vacant positions occurring within one (1) year from the date the name is placed on the register.
• All Sheriff Office employees serve a one (1) year probationary period.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email Civil Service at [email protected] and specify the Job Number and Title.
• 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 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.