Open: January 16, 2026 Close: When Filled Job Title: Legal Secretary Department: Probation Reports To: Director Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits    Requisition: 845                  *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave. Position Summary: The Legal Secretary provides high-level clerical, administrative, and operational support to the Probation and Youth Diversion Department. This position maintains both electronic and physical records, manages sensitive and confidential information, supports case flow functions, assists the public and clients at the front counter, and ensures the efficient daily operations of a justice-based office. Work involves direct contact with probation clients—including those who may be hostile, intoxicated, or unpredictable—and requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and safety-aware skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Greets public; provides customer service in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed manner. Directs clients to designated meeting areas and may need to de-escalate situations when clients are upset. Answers phones, screens calls, takes detailed messages, schedules appointments, and photocopies documents. Logs, tracks, and distributes all incoming correspondence outgoing correspondence. Including orders, reports, mail, and interdepartmental communication. Maintains office equipment, as necessary. Maintains office supplies and equipment, including: managing inventories, tracking and confirming orders. Regularly completes computer file backup. Processes, files, maintains, safeguards, and archives all criminal, civil, Youth Diversion and child dependency files according to department procedures and Criminal Justice Information Systems standards. Drafts, formats, and edits legal documents, correspondence, and notices as needed. Assists in compiling research of cases, reports, and other projects. Collects and maintains accurate data and statistics on all cases, including maintaining a domestic violence data tracking system, and monitors to ensure compliance with grants awarded for the benefit of the Probation Office. Receipts certified mail. Apprises Probation staff of anyone in custody with law enforcement daily. Contributes to a favorable public image of the Tribe by establishing and maintaining relationships and participation in the community (civic, industry, and professional). Maintains calendars for staff and meeting rooms: schedules meetings and coordinates with Tribal Court, Prosecutor, Public Defender, service providers, and other agencies. Supports officers by preparing packets, making copies, scanning items, and organizing files and documents. Including utilizing the case management software daily to upload documents, update cases, maintain accurate logs, and ensure timely data entry. Keeps lobby and interview rooms stocked, clean, and prepared for client use. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities  No supervisory duties. Qualifications and Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Associate’s degree (A.A.) or a related certification; or two years related experience and/or training; or satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience required.  Intermediate experience and knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows, Excel, Access, etc.) required.  Experience in a Tribal, Court, legal, or probation environment preferred. Must be willing to attend appropriate educational training program(s) to enhance skill, knowledge, and abilities. Language Skills Employee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members, all levels of staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to effectively present information to management, employees and groups of people. Ability to communicate effectively with people of varying backgrounds, education levels, and temperaments. Ability to perform verbal de-escalation techniques preferred. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions and apply them to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Licenses or Certificates Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurance. Driver’s License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent an employee from complying with the Tribe’s Vehicle Use Policy. Must be willing to attend appropriate educational training program(s) to enhance skill, knowledge, and abilities. Successful completion of department case management software, training required to be completed within 2 years of hire. Must qualify and be certified to be able to access information from National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS is a division of FBI) and obtain and maintain a level 2 certification. Other Skills and Abilities Must pass a criminal background check prior to and periodically throughout employment. Ability to be culturally sensitive in a diverse community. Must not have any outstanding arrest warrants and no criminal convictions during the last five years per CJIS access requirements. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires the ability to operate a  personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile, security cameras, and photocopier. Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English. Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is moderate. The physical exertion is low to moderate. Work is performed in an office setting. Requires travel using department vehicles for work related transportation, supply pickups, and other duties. There are frequent employee and client contacts and interruptions during the day. Position may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being addressed. Employee may be exposed to angry, hostile, and/or intoxicated individuals. Employee may be exposed to hazardous drugs, chemicals and bio fluids. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law Online Application Tips: 1.         If you are using a PC, use Chrome. If you are using a MAC, use Safari. 2.         Upload additional documents (resume, cover letter, letters of recommendation, proof of Indian blood, etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded. 3.         Indian Hiring Preference – send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in, email us at jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov or call (253) 573-7863. 4.         Provide 3+ references (we cannot obtain references from direct family members – mother, father, grandparents, sisters, brothers, or children and this includes in laws). One reference must be your most recent supervisor. We prefer the rest of your references to include co-workers, subordinates, or other supervisors, but we can accept a personal reference from someone who is familiar with your work ethic, habits, and attendance. You can send in letters of recommendation to jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov 5.         To add more employment, education, references, etc., click on the small + sign at the top right corner of the page. 6.         When entering salaries, only use numbers. Do not use any other characters (such as , . or $) 7.         After you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email, please call the office to confirm submission. *Please do not wear perfumes, colognes, or strong scents to your interview. Some employees are allergic. If you have any questions about the positions or the online application, please call (253) 573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. 3009 E. Portland Ave., Tacoma, WA 98404