Legal Assistant I – Criminal Division

About the role

The Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking a Legal Assistant I to support the Criminal Division. This entry‑level position provides essential legal secretarial services for adult and juvenile felony cases, as well as misdemeanor matters.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, type, and process legal documents and correspondence to meet court deadlines.
• File documents with state, federal, appellate courts, commissions, and boards; forward materials to external agencies as needed.
• Maintain and retrieve legal files, both electronic and hard‑copy, using the case management system.
• Collect, sort, and distribute mail; address and stuff envelopes for outgoing correspondence.
• Enter, proof, and correct data in the case management system; retrieve case information on request.
• Answer incoming calls and greet visitors, directing them to appropriate staff and providing requested documents.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, conference rooms, travel arrangements, court hearings, depositions, and trials.

Required profile

• Ability to type at least 60 words per minute.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of reference, background, and eligibility checks.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet strict filing deadlines.

Required skills

What we offer

• Non‑negotiable salary starting at the minimum of the pay range with annual increases until the maximum is reached.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic public‑sector legal environment.