Legal Administrative Professional - Sentencing Unit

Summary The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Legal Administrative Professional I in our Sentencing Unit. The Sentencing Unit supports the full sentencing process by preparing accurate case materials, coordinating scheduling with the court, and ensuring all required documents and notifications are completed in a timely manner. The team works closely with attorneys, court staff, and partner agencies to manage sentencing calendars, compile criminal history information, and complete post-sentencing tasks.

In addition to case coordination, the unit provides essential administrative support including document processing, and database work, and plays an active role in advancing the office’s equity and inclusion efforts.

Our mission is to do Justice:

• We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
• We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
• We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.

We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership. Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units:
To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), please visit our website.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.

Work Location: In-person/telecommuting-King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle.

Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for King County’s generous benefits package. Employees assigned to this position enjoy a hybrid work schedule that allows telecommuting, with a minimum of 2-days in office per week, subject to business needs and a telecommuting agreement. If a successful candidate is new to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, they will be required to work in office four days a week for the first six months of employment.

Salary: Range 38 - $29.25 (step one) - $37.08 (step ten) hourly*

Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.

Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process. Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.

• Responsible for coordination of all cases pending sentencing
• Prepare and deliver sentencing packets to DPAs
• Works with the Superior Court Sentencing Coordinator to schedule weekly sentencing calendars
• Emails sentencing calendars to designated list
• Provides pre-sentence reports to Court and defense counsel
• Oversees DNA collection procedures
• Completes a post-sentencing checklist on Monday including providing notice of newly set review hearings, providing copies to Records and Department of Corrections
• Provides regularly scheduled front desk coverage for receptionist breaks, lunch, and absences
• Prepares J&S paperwork for Plea/Sentencings
• Prepares and distributes completed J&S paperwork to Department of Corrections
• Point person for copy machine repair and supplies on the West Wing
• Resolving monthly PBK Lagging list
• Run JABS criminal history for DPAs
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and general office principles and practices
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal directions
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete a…