Overview
Toxic Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Salary
$71,122.08 – $86,372.16 Annually
Location
Everett, WA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2025-02385
Department
District Court
Division
District Courts Everett Division
Opening Date
03/10/2025
Closing Date
3/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Snohomish County District Court is seeking to fill the position of Legal Process Assistant
III. The successful candidate will join the District Court Lead Clerks’ Team while providing
operational support at the Everett Division.
The Legal Process Assistant III leads and provides guidance to the Legal Process Assistant II, or
assigned staff, through analysis of operations and work productivity, training, support, and a
thorough understanding of procedures and laws that govern courts of limited jurisdiction.
Successful Candidates will have:
A commitment to equity and inclusion and ability to work with tact and diplomacy within a
multicultural community and workforce;
The ability to work independently at a high-performance rate while being flexible and
dedicated to the team;
Excellent communication and leadership skills with a passion for public service.
**This job posting serves as advertisement for internal promotion of the AFSCME Local
1811-CA District Court membership and internal non-represented District Court
employees. It also serves as an advertisement for all other applicants. When evaluation
of applicants and testing occur, two (2) separate eligibility registries will be created.
1. Current represented Court employees;
2. Non-represented court employees and all other applicants
BASIC FUNCTION
To perform complex office work requiring considerable knowledge of district court and/or
juvenile court operations; OR, to assist in the supervision of subordinate level employees.
Maintains, prepares and processes documents and records requiring a considerable in-depth
knowledge of legal requirements, proper format and content.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Leads employees and provides guidance to subordinates and other employees as required; assigns daily work and trains subordinates as necessary; reviews work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and compliance with instructions, established procedures and laws; handles day to day personnel questions and problems; may relieve the supervisor in his/her absence.
Analyzes and resolves technical problems and questions encountered in the work which subordinate level employees cannot answer; receives, investigates and resolves the publics complaints and problems.
Develops, recommends and implements procedural changes required by changes in the law or court policy; may serve as liaison with other agencies such as the Office of the Administrator of the Courts.
Collects data and prepares reports as required.
Responsible for the collection, balancing and reporting of fines and court costs.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
May initiate and respond to correspondence related to assigned duties.
May perform all the duties of subordinate level employees as required.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience working in all phases of related district court and/or juvenile court work; AND, one (1) year of experience in supervision/leading subordinate level employees; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
district court practices and procedures
basic bookkeeping practices and procedures
all phases of district court work
Ability to:
type accurately
plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate employees as required
maintain financial records
establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates and the general public
communicate effectively with people regardless of age, sex or social, economic or cultural background including persons with social or behavioral problems, and communicate with litigants in both supportive and confrontive modes
maintain necessary records and prepare required reports
maintain an overview of complex processes
effectively train, coordinate and evaluate the work of subordinate employees
read, interpret and apply laws, rules, codes and procedures which govern the work unit
understand and execute complex oral and written instructions
operate standard office equipment
critically analyze and solve work related problems
work independently and under pressure, meet deadlines and cope with interruptions
exercise good judgment
SUPERVISION
Employees receive limited supervision from a supervisor or administrative superior as assigned. The supervisor establishes objectives, priorities and deadlines. Employees plan and carry out successive steps and resolve problems in accordance with instructions, policies and accepted practices. Employees are responsible for the accuracy of the work produced by their subordinates.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in the usual office environment and/or in a courtroom.
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference 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.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Title: Toxic Tort & Environmental Associate Attorney
Company: Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Location: Los Angeles, CA
