Overview

Position Title:Legal Process Assistant III

Company:City Of Benton Wa

Location:Kennewick, WA

Job Description:

Performs a wide variety of technical legal operations requiring specialized knowledge of a specific area of an administrative support office of the court, and/or performs senior level, technical legal clerical duties requiring a broad knowledge of the court system.  Duties may include:  coordinating the jury process; answering detailed, technical questions from defendants and the public; coordinating the records retention and filing program; and setting and coordinating hearings.

Responsibilities:

 

  • Independently prepares and processes a variety of legal documents and correspondence; assures proper notification is received by appropriate parties of dates, hearings, and other Court activities; prepares security release agreements, Court appointed attorney, and other documents.
  • Establishes, maintains, and updates accurate, detailed, and complete case files and records making required docket entries; assures inclusion of all pertinent information from sources; assures compliance with Court records regulations; completes court orders and complaints as necessary; tracks case from filing to clearing.
  • Analyzes incoming court orders, legal documents and requests for action; determines appropriate action and processes accordingly; may determine if warrants should be issued for failure to appear, quashed, or cancelled.
  • Interprets court orders and receives payment of court fines, bail, penalty assessments and fees; arranges for time payment of fines as authorized; monitors payments and takes appropriate action for delinquent payments in accordance with court policy.

 

Requirements:

  • Preference given to persons holding a Bachelors Degree, preferably in the Social Sciences.
  • High school diploma, or G.E.D., three years of progressively responsible clerical experience, including two years of legal office or court experience;  or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
  • Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
  • Notary Public helpful.