LEGAL ASSISTANT I - Family Support Division

About the Office

Snohomish County is in northwest Washington State between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains.  Just 15 miles north of Seattle, the county is rich in scenery with abundant opportunities for outdoor activities and has a thriving economy.  It is a great place to live, work, raise a family, and play. https://snohomishcountywa.gov/

The Family Support Division of the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney's office represents the State of Washington in the Judicial establishment of paternity and child support, enforcement of child support orders, modification of existing child support orders, and representation of state interest in private dissolution, parentage and nonparental custody actions when tax dollars have been expended to support a child. 

Snohomish County offers a generous total compensation package. For example, total compensation for a full time first year legal assistant I is $88,069.00. This includes a gross annual salary of $58,569.00 and annual benefits with a current approximate value of $29,500.00. These benefits consist of medical, dental, vision, FICA, Medicare, Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave, PERS (pension), disability insurance, and a limited employer-matching contribution for deferred compensation plan. This position may qualify for school or federal student loan forgiveness programs.

  
In addition to these benefits, first-year employees receive 96 hours of annual paid sick leave, 96 hours of annual paid vacation leave, 16 additional hours of annual floating holiday leave, and 11 paid holidays.

 SELECTION PROCESS:
 1. Applications received
 2. Review for minimum qualifications
 3. SME Review of Supplemental Questions
 4. Interviews of most qualified applicants
 5. Second Interviews may be given at management's discretion
 6. Offer

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be able to type at least 60 wpm. 

JOB OFFERS

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks.  Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. For any questions, reach out to SHR-Talent@snoco.org.