Legal Processing Assistant 3 - District Court

Why It's a Great Opportunity Pursuant to the terms of GR 29, all District Court personnel are under the supervision of the Presiding Judge and under the direction of the Court Administrator, who reports directly to the Presiding Judge. In this role with District Court, you'll step into a fast-paced environment where no two days are alike. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to a wide range of court operations—from case processing to courtroom support and beyond.

Are you ready to dive in?

Pursuant to the terms of GR 29, all District Court personnel are under the supervision of the Presiding Judge and under the direction of the Court Administrator, who reports directly to the Presiding Judge. In this role with District Court, you'll step into a fast-paced environment where no two days are alike. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to a wide range of court operations—from case processing to courtroom support and beyond.

Are you ready to dive in?

Pierce County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction and hears a wide range of cases, including:

• Traffic and non-traffic infractions
• Criminal and criminal‑traffic misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors
• Civil matters for damages for injury to individuals or personal property, and contract disputes no greater than $100,000
• Small claims for recovery of money not to exceed $10,000
• Name changes
• Anti‑harassment protection orders
• Stalking protection orders

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• Must be detail‑oriented
• Reliable and punctual
• Familiar with legal terminology
• Able to listen to a judge’s direction and record the same on a court order
• Accuracy and thoroughness are imperative
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Ability to keep up with continual changes in process and legal requirements
• Ability to multitask while working in a live courtroom
• Ability to work in multiple operating and case management systems
• Experience working with elected officials is a plus

Throughout the training process, you will meet with your supervisor regularly to set expectations and goals for yourself, introduce you to the specific Court unit training plan you will follow, and familiarize you with the current District Court policies, procedures, and technology.

District Court has a comprehensive onboarding process that exposes you to all court functions and processes and involves real‑time training opportunities alongside more experienced teammates. Your work will have a direct impact on your community, and it provides a great foundation for future positions within the District Court and Pierce County.

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.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification,  .

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• A cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references are required for this position. Applications without cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references will not be considered.
• Four or more years of progressive, responsible experience as a legal processing assistant, legal secretary, or related legal staff support function.

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