What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant I - Prosecuting Attorney position at Whatcom County?
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Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney' s Office is seeking a Legal Assistant I,At the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, we have a clear vision: to enhance the quality of life for all citizens in Whatcom County and to be leaders of fair prosecution and progressive prevention initiatives. We pride ourselves on relentlessly pursuing delivery of outstanding results in everything we do, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and innovative team. At the Prosecutor’s Office, we welcome, embrace, and respect diversity of people, identities, and cultures. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex – not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Essential Job Duties: Legal Assistants perform a variety of complex and diverse office, clerical and secretarial support functions requiring independent judgment, to facilitate the effective operations of the department. The position works under limited direction, prepares court documents, pleadings, reports and correspondence and coordinates collection and distribution of paperwork. The position facilitates office workload by coordinating schedules with clients and the courts relating to assigned caseload. For more information, please review the Prosecuting Attorney's Webpage and the job descriptions for the positions: Legal Assistant ILegal Assistant I - Prosecuting AttorneySupervisor: Chief of StaffHours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pmPay Range: MCBA 109.0 -- Hiring rate depends on qualifications. 2025 wages are listed. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney' s Office is seeking a Legal Assistant I,At the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, we have a clear vision: to enhance the quality of life for all citizens in Whatcom County and to be leaders of fair prosecution and progressive prevention initiatives. We pride ourselves on relentlessly pursuing delivery of outstanding results in everything we do, and we know our organization runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and innovative team. At the Prosecutor’s Office, we welcome, embrace, and respect diversity of people, identities, and cultures. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex – not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Essential Job Duties: Legal Assistants perform a variety of complex and diverse office, clerical and secretarial support functions requiring independent judgment, to facilitate the effective operations of the department. The position works under limited direction, prepares court documents, pleadings, reports and correspondence and coordinates collection and distribution of paperwork. The position facilitates office workload by coordinating schedules with clients and the courts relating to assigned caseload. For more information, please review the Prosecuting Attorney's Webpage and the job descriptions for the positions: Legal Assistant ILegal Assistant I - Prosecuting AttorneySupervisor: Chief of StaffHours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pmPay Range: MCBA 109.0 -- Hiring rate depends on qualifications. 2025 wages are listed. This position receives annual pay increases to the next step in the associated salary range (apx. 3.8%) subject to satisfactory performance, in addition to any negotiated Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).
