Paralegal I - Litigation Section (Internal Applicants Only)

King County • Seattle, WA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open only to current employees of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Applicants must serve and pass their six-month probation period in their current position in order to be eligible to apply. The role involves using multiple sources and technologies to research legal matters, coordinating cases, meeting legal requirements, drafting and proofreading legal documents, managing case files, and actively participating in the office's equity work.

Requirements

• Civil litigation experience required (2 years minimum)
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules and policies and procedures
• Excellent spelling, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Sharp attention to detail
• Keyboarding proficiency and accuracy
• Working knowledge of general office procedures, equipment and administration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive), Adobe Pro, DocuSign, document management software, and internet search engines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to receive and follow complex verbal and written instructions and accurately complete tasks with close attention to detail
• Excellent time-management skills to effectively and accurately handle multiple tasks, often with short deadlines
• Ability to use independent judgment, exercise initiative, anticipate needs, and respond appropriately
• Skill in prioritization of work in order to meet court deadlines
• Remain objective and properly handle private and confidential information
• Demonstrated initiative and accountability in work product and service, and the ability to follow through on issues to completion
• Must be dependable and willing to assist co-workers as needed
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Successful experience working and functioning as a team member and independently
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in communications with people of diverse backgrounds, including witnesses, clients, and court personnel in a tactful, diplomatic, patient, and professional manner
• Ability to prioritize workload, work under pressure with tight timelines, and adapt to changes in workload demands
• Ability to demonstrate timely, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Must be able/willing to accept supervision and receive feedback, coaching, and counseling
• This position may occasionally requires moving or lifting heavy objects, such as boxes of books, papers, etc. that weigh 20-25 pounds
• Ability to be an innovator, problem solver and compassionate advocate who will partner with our community to do justice
• Effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
• Active participation in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions, support for the PAO’s Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement

Responsibilities

• Use of multiple sources and technologies to research people, property, case law, federal law, state law, legislative history, and ordinances; request necessary information from opposing attorneys, witnesses, the Clerk’s office, and public agencies
• Administer the coordination of cases; update attorneys, clients and other parties on case status and explain various legal programs, policies, procedures, and consequences
• Meet multiple legal requirements of each case such as federal and state mandated deadlines and statutorily defined processes; record and track court calendar dates and deadlines; maintain calendaring systems
• Draft, proofread, edit, and respond to pleadings, memos, complaints, answers, briefs, motions, and other legal documents in proper legal format
• Receives callers in person and by phone
• Arranging for timely filing and service of pleadings and documents in Washington State courts and federal courts
• Schedule and attend meetings, trainings, and provide staff coverage
• Maintaining and updating the case management system
• Coordinating depositions and witness interviews
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions

What This Job Offers

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