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Kitsap County Legal Secretary in East Port Orchard, Washington

Make a difference in your community.

Become a part of the Kitsap County team!

Do what you love while serving the citizens where you live.

The Office of the County Prosecutor has a duty to protect the safety of the people we serve by addressing criminal behavior through the criminal justice system. We have a duty to ensure the constitutional rights of defendants are not violated, as well as to ensure rights of victims are recognized. We also have statutory and constitutional duties to provide competent and timely legal services to our elected county officials as well as appointed county department heads.

The Office of the County Prosecutor has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join the Civil Division. The incumbent is responsible varied general office work of moderate difficulty, which may include reception duties. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of general clerical knowledge, proven experience in customer service, and the ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks. We seek a team player with communication skills and an attention to detail.

 

Interested candidates must upload a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position and qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  • One year of general office and/or customer service experience. 
  • Related education demonstrating required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job may substitute for up to 6 months experience.  

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  • Prior experience or education in legal office practices is highly desirable.

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  • The successful incumbent will or may have access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which includes fingerprinting. 
    1. Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions{rel="nofollow"}

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*Please note: The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements. *

 

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This position requires a security clearance. Prior to employment, a thorough background check through Law Enforcement Agencies and previous employers will be conducted. Kitsap County reserves the right to independently determine applicant's prior criminal conviction record.  

The hourly amount for this position ranges from $22.04-$28.19. This position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension retirement, and other voluntary benefits.

 

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