Office Specialist II

About the role

Job Description Summary Pay Range:$21.29 - $27.00 per hour (AFSCME 87 Pay Plan B21, Step 1-13) Hiring Range: $21.29 - $22.60 per hour ( AFSCME 87 Pay Plan B21, Step 1-4 DOQ) Job Closing Date: August, 15 2026 with weekly reviews (If candidate is found, job posting will close before August 15, 2026 closing date) There are multiple vacancies for the Office Specialist II position with the Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney's office. The Office Specialist II with the Prosecuting Attorney's office performs specialized office support, activities involving creating, maintaining, processing, recording, accessing, analyzing data and releasing documents, files and other information which is governed by strict laws, rules and regulations. Data entry into confidential databases. In the criminal division, reviews case files for potential conflicts of interest; analyze and image police reports, evidence and legal documents for internal system and distribution to defense counsel; coordinate imaging workflow issues with internal and external departments and law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, defense attorneys and paralegals. Merge template documents, prepare court dockets, may assist attorney with preparing jury instructions Benefits included in position: -Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD) -Retirement Benefits -Paid Vacation -Paid Holidays -Paid Sick Leave Note: This is an AFSCME 87 Unit position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)

Responsibilities

• Job Description:
• Essential Duties:
• Creates legal documents as needed by attorneys for court. Creates, summarizes, edits and/or distributes a variety of documents such as summons, information, judgments and sentences, court ordered sentence modifications; filing. Updates forms as needed.
• Performs research in specialized computer systems and prepares related legal documents and reports.
• Creates and maintains complex files and databases such as official records or legal case files. Maintains filing systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Provides assistance to the general public and other law and justice agencies. Provides assistance and responds to other support staff regarding procedures and policies to ensure compliance with governing laws, rules, regulations and standards.
• Other duties as required.
• Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D AND four (4) years of general office experience OR
• Any equivalent combination of higher education and applicable experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Required:
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation, fingerprinting, and general employment verification.
• Preferred:
• Legal or Court experience;
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Equipment Used:
• Computer, telephone, typewriter, printers, copy machine, E-Mail, fax, calculator, transcriber, voice mail and other general office equipment.
• Working Conditions:
• Environment: may be required to work at alternate work locations and work in locked down facility.
• Physical Demands: bending, carrying, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, lifting, reaching, seeing, sitting, standing, stooping, walking, hearing, repetitive motions, talking, and visual acuity.
• Intellectual Demands: ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, ability to follow written instruction, and ability to follow verbal instruction.
• Knowledge:
• Legal process and pleadings; Legal terminology; Office practices and procedures;
• File maintenance techniques; and Customer service techniques.
• Skills (and abilities):
• Performing tasks under deadline pressures; Organizing and maintaining electronic case file data; attention to detail and accuracy; operating office equipment, computers, digital imaging equipment and related software applications; Analyzing reports to index properly; Applying

Benefits

Additional Information

Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Job Hubs career section to apply for this position. The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs. Our Values: Integrity Common Sense Innovation Accountability Position Data: Office Specialist II-J23-U10-H Regular Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

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