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Legal Administrative Professional III (Internal Applicants Only)

King County

PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys

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Salary

$35.36 - $44.82

per hour

Type

Closes

January 13, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job supports prosecutors in a county attorney's office by handling administrative tasks like preparing court calendars, entering data into databases, and assisting with legal paperwork during criminal cases.

It involves rotating through different court schedules, including weekends and holidays, in a fast-paced environment.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented who thrives under pressure and has experience in legal or office settings within the criminal justice system.

Key Requirements

  • Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures in the criminal legal system
  • Ability to manage complex, multi-step processes and learn court calendars end-to-end
  • Skill in working efficiently under high pressure and tight deadlines
  • Ability to anticipate needs of prosecutors and the court
  • High attention to detail and timely response to inquiries from court and jail
  • Ability to work independently with initiative and follow through on tasks

Full Job Description

Internal Applicants Only
This position is open only to current employees of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Applicants must serve and pass their six-month probation period in their current position in order to be eligible to apply.

Supervisor: Mary Vaughn


Salary: Range 46-- $35.36 (step one) - $44.82 (step ten) hourly*

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday-this position rotates court calendars/positions monthly within the Records Unit.

Schedules will vary based upon the rotation: Investigation Calendar; Omnibus Calendar; Arraignment Calendar; Competency Calendar; Front Desk 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Assist with Seattle Saturday and Holiday Investigation court calendar)


Work Location: In- person- Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC – Kent) 401 4th Ave N, Ste 2A

Employees assigned to these positions are deemed Mission Critical. Mission-critical employees are those who provide for and maintain the essential functions of the PAO. Mission-critical employees must be available to perform their duties as determined by management.


Requirements

Investigation Calendar: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Input new investigation referrals and defendants into 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.


Omnibus Calendar: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Omnibus: prepare omnibus calendar, docket, updated completed pleas, heavy data entry

Front Desk: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Answer phone calls 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.


Arraignment Desk/Competency: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 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.


Prepare competency calendar and documents needed in court. 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, and bond amounts as needed.

Qualifications

  • Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures, particularly in the criminal legal 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 Race, Equity and Social Justice work, including ongoing cultural humility development.
  • Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity training and discussions.

Additional Information

Application Process:

PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.

There exists a broken rung in many organizations that can make attaining formal positions challenging to historically excluded groups.

We are not requesting a detailed expression of interest, as we prefer to keep barriers for applying low and will look forward to hearing about experience and aspirations for the role during the interview process.


Selection Process

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, qualified bargaining unit members will be invited to participate in a panel interview process.


*Employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted by members of Teamsters Local No. 117.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 12/31/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/1/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-kingcounty-5184252