Position / Job Title : Legal Assistant II - Prosecution Division - Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish Preferred
Agency Name: City of Yakima
Position / Job Title : Legal Assistant II - Prosecution Division - Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish Preferred
Location: Dick Zais Law and Justice Center
Category : Non-Attorney
Job Description: The City of Yakima is looking for a Legal Assistant II for our Prosecution Division! This position supports our attorneys with case files, legal documents, and procedural tasks. If you're passionate about criminal law and public service, we'd love to have you on our team!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or equivalent AND:
Two (2) years of paralegal and/or legal assistant experience in civil/criminal litigation, municipal law, and/or in direct support of an attorney or judicial officer;
OR
One (1) year of paralegal, legal assistant and/or legal administrative support experience PLUS legal certification(s) to include: Professional Legal Assistant (PLS); Legal Studies; Accredited Legal Professional (ALP); Certified Paralegal; or directly related;
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university PLUS one (1) year professional clerical support experience.
Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish proficiency is preferred. Candidates will complete a bilingual/biliterate skills examination conducted under the Charter Civil Service Rules and Regulations and administered by the Civil Service Chief Examiner or designee to determine proficiency.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License. Must have the ability to become bonded as a notary public of the State of Washington.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
To reflect our commitment to attract and retain the highest quality employees, the City of Yakima offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to:
• Salary schedule $25.93 - $31.48 Hourly
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FREE healthcare clinic!
• On-site exercise facility
• WA State PERS pension plan
• 3% employer contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
• Up to 5% English/Spanish bilingual/biliterate special pay
• Generous accruals for vacation, personal leave and sick leave
• On-going training and development opportunities
• Much more!
View the complete job posting and application requirements online at www.yakimawa.gov/jobs
Closes 09/03/24
EOE
Link to Application: http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yakimawa/careers/jobs/4622143/legal-assistant-ii-prosecution-division-bilingual-biliterate-english-spanish?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs