Paralegal I - District Court Unit

King County • Kent, WA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their team as a Paralegal I. This role involves performing a wide variety of support tasks that require initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs and respond appropriately. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to interact effectively with various legal professionals, witnesses, and victims. Analytical and critical thinking skills are essential for decision-making and initiating action, along with time management skills to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines. The ability to manage emergency situations and work under pressure is also crucial. The office values diversity and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Requirements

• Perform a variety of tasks that require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment with the ability to anticipate needs and appropriately respond.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with deputy prosecutors, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, defense investigators, court personnel, witnesses, victims, and other agencies.
• Skills in responding in a positive, mature, and helpful manner with numerous individuals including witnesses who may be in various emotional states and reluctant to assist with prosecution.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to make decisions and initiate action.
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks often effectively and accurately within short deadlines.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and work under pressure.
• Skill in using computers and a variety of software such as Prosecutor by Karpel (PbK), Word, Adobe Pro and Excel; familiarity with other criminal justice programs is a plus.
• Knowledge of legal office practices and procedures, particularly in the Mainstream Criminal Division
• Demonstrated predictable and reliable attendance.
• Must be able and willing to accept supervision, feedback, and coaching.
• Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development.
• Desire to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with other criminal justice programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the District Court deputies that work in Kent.
• Assist prosecutors in all phases of trial preparation (to include post sentencing).
• Prepare, generate, process, and coordinate service of legal documents.
• Daily calendar preparation in PbK/Power BI; maintain PbK to reflect updated witness information and court dates.
• Generate and process witness letters and subpoenas; schedule and track subpoenaed witnesses for hearings in PbK.
• Serve as a liaison between victims and DPAs by sending restitution packets to victims, collecting restitution documentation, and providing all received materials to DPAs (via PbK) for case processing.
• Communicate and serve as a liaison with DPAs, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, witnesses, victims, and other agencies.
• Coordinate and locate witnesses; explain legal procedures to victims, witnesses, and the public; request interpreters for trial testimony; and coordinate travel and lodging arrangements.
• Answer phone calls and respond to e-mails in a timely manner.
• Assist LSP Supervisor, Unit Chair and Vice Chairs as requested.
• Perform related work or other projects as requested or required.
• Attend mandatory Race, Equity and Social Justice trainings.
• Additional responsibilities and/or tasks may be incorporated, or existing ones modified as business needs evolve.

Benefits

• Eligible for King County’s generous benefits package.
• Hybrid work schedule that allows telecommuting, with a minimum of 2-days in office per week, subject to business needs and a telecommuting agreement.
• Employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted by members of the collective bargaining agreement between our office and Teamsters Local No. 117. This contribution is made by the employee and after two years it is paid by the employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed