Job Summary

Clark County Washington is a growing and diverse community. The Prosecutor’s Office recognizes that it is our responsibility to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are creative, forward-thinking, and inclusive in our approach to justice. The department encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. At Clark County, we commit to advance diversity, equity and inclusivity with our employees.

The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has an opening for a Legal Secretary position in the Criminal Division. This position requires a proven ability to work independently and manage time efficiently in a deadline-driven environment, strong judgment and decision-making skills, especially when priorities shift, an ability to maintain focus, accuracy, and consistency in a high-volume workflow. Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving abilities, a high level of organization and attention to detail, proficiency in multitasking and adapting to new or evolving technology platforms.

Prior experience in a legal, law enforcement, or criminal justice setting is strongly preferred.

The Legal Secretary I position is a fast paced, high volume assignment that requires a working knowledge of legal processes. It is not uncommon for positions to rotate units, so incumbents need to be prepared to work at different satellite offices and deal with a wide range of subject matters. Assignments can vary from early shifts in the docket unit to a multi-disciplinary unit such as domestic violence, be able to create technical maps as with the drug unit or be exposed to the most heinous crimes as in our major crimes or Children's Justice Center units. Duties include data entry utilizing the case tracking system, processing discovery, making up files, closing files, ordering evidence, preparing subpoenas, reception coverage, cash handling, campus run, transcription, ability to type 45 wpm and preparing legal documents.

This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).

The top candidate for this position will be subject to fingerprinting and a criminal history record check prior to being offered employment with the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Additionally, references will be checked for the final candidate.

Cover letter and Resume are required

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Six months of clerical support work within a legal environment.

Completion of a legal secretarial course offered by a community college or business school (45 quarter or semester credit hours with at least ten (10) hours in legal coursework) may be substituted for required experience.

Knowledge of: Legal terminology, forms, policies and techniques; general office practices and procedures; appropriate business and legal grammar; word processing and database applications; operation of general office equipment such as copiers, faxes, telephones, personal computers.

Ability to: Word process legal documents with few errors; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public officials, and the general public; operate general office equipment; accomplish work within established timeframes; communicate effectively orally and in writing; adhere to prescribed office routines; maintain a neat personal appearance and courteous attitude toward the public and fellow employees.

SELECTION PROCESS

Application materials must include a resume and cover letter.  Additional skills testing may also be required for this position.  

Resumes and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Cover Letter (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the Clark County application, applicants must submit a cover letter . Document must be added to the Documents section of My Application. Please include the Recruitment Number in the file name (i.e., Cover LetterXXXXXX.doc). Applications that do not include a Cover Letter will not be considered.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) – This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment References will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is the general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Using word processor, generate basic legal documents according to established formats; secure appropriate signatures, authorizations and mail or route as designated.

Transcribes legal correspondence and documents following instructions and within established formats and/or by reference to similar documents.

Enter and retrieve case information using appropriate computer based data system; may prepare reports requiring the extraction of database information.

Responds to questions and provides answers to the public accessing readily available information from office records and in accordance with regulations on public records and confidentiality.

Screens and refers phone calls and inquiries to appropriate office or person; reads and routes incoming mail.

Files legal documents with clerks of the court; obtains required signatures and authorizations; maintains case files and records dates on which subsequent actions much occur.

Orders and maintains supplies of legal forms and office materials.

Performs other work as assigned.

Salary Grade

Local 11.5

Salary Range

$23.77 - $30.90- per hour

Close Date

03/2/2026

Recruiter

Rori Jones

Email:

[email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. 
 

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.