Legal Assistant - Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Civil Division

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 seeks to fill a legal assistant position assigned to the civil unit. The primary responsibility for this position is civil litigation support. However, the position will also include a small number of administrative tasks. This is a non-represented position and deals with confidential information.

The successful candidate must be able to exercise independent judgment and work positively with a wide array of individuals with conflicting interests. Must be able to triage work and reprioritize as needed. The position requires excellent judgment, impeccable organizational skills, and a strong attention to detail. Advanced computer skills using a variety of software programs is required.

The top candidate for this position will be subject to fingerprinting and a criminal history background check as a condition of being offered employment with the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Four years responsible experience performing legal support activities such as a legal assistant or paralegal; or

Two years of experience in a legal assistant capacity and completion of legal assistant of paralegal course work at an accredited college or business school.

Special Requirements:  possession of, or ability to obtain, a motor vehicle driver’s license.

Other combinations of education, training and experience that would demonstrate the required knowledge and ability will be considered.

Knowledge of: Legal terminology, forms, policies and procedures; general office practices and procedures; technical and specialized functions, policies and procedures of the work unit, including filing systems and data recording methods; procedures, documents and procedural law related to conduct of legal practice in county court systems; legal terminology and diction; standard formats for legal and business correspondence, court orders and jury instructions; business English, spelling, punctuation, diction and grammar; commonly used office machines and equipment, including various personal computer applications and software programs.

Ability to: Exercise tact and mature judgment in all personal contacts; compose legal correspondence and statistical information and prepare periodic reports; understand and render clear explanation of legal procedures and policies; understand and execute complex oral and written instructions; apply extensive guidelines to a variety of work situations; maintain or supervise the keeping of complex records; interview defendants, candidates, witnesses and victims; develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, the general public and employees and officials of other public and private agencies; perform lead worker duties and assist in the maintenance of smooth office work flow and proper office decorum.

Selection Process:

Resume 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.

 

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not 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, not 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 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

Litigation Tasks Performed:

• Conducts factual research
• Collaborates with county employees to investigate allegations and assist attorney with initial responses
• Researches factual background of parties and witness
• Creates chronology of facts
• Performs legal research
• Keeps abreast of federal and state rules of civil procedure and all local court rules
• Ensures timeliness of responses and document production
• Manages document discovery and document production
• Drafts and issues subpoenas for documents
• Drafts discovery pleadings, including requests for production, requests for admission, and interrogatories
• Utilizes case management software for litigation tracking
• Analyzes document production from plaintiff; identifies key documents and facts; prepares written summaries
• Works with county employees to obtain documents in response to discovery requests from opposing counsel
• Analyzes and summarizes medical records
• Coordinates with outside counsel on complex litigation matters
• Creates exhibits in support of motions, including motions for summary judgment
• Prepares for and attends trial
• Prepares and organizes trial evidence, including documents and witness statements
• Prepares and organizes trial notebooks of pleadings and motions
• During trial, liaise with expert witnesses, fact witnesses, vendors, court personnel and trial attorneys
• Maintains contact with courts to verify pleading deadlines and filing
• Drafts legal documents (pleadings, motions, briefs) and related reports as assigned by the attorney
• Prepares training materials including formatting PowerPoint slides, reserves meeting space

The legal assistant will also be tasked with ordering supplies and reconciling purchases in Workday, answering the door and greeting clients, and preparing files for involuntary commitment hearings.

Salary Grade

M3.7

Salary Range

$27.30 - $36.85- per hour

Close Date

01/27/2026

Recruiter

Rori Jones

Email:

Rori.Jones@clark.wa.gov

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.