Paralegal II - Litigation Section (Internal Applicants Only)

King County • Seattle, WA

1d • 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 position is a hybrid role, requiring in-office work on Wednesdays and one additional day each week, with the option for telecommuting on other days. The role involves extensive research, investigation, and documentation for tort and employment lawsuits against King County, as well as managing complex discovery, electronic discovery, and trial preparation. The paralegal will also draft and respond to various legal documents, summarize deposition transcripts and other records, and prepare correspondence. A commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice trainings and ongoing cultural competence development is expected.

Requirements

• Civil litigation experience
• Knowledge of legal office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Washington local, state, and federal court rules and policies and procedures
• Knowledge of complex filing systems
• Knowledge of Legal Files software
• Knowledge of Relativity eDiscovery platform
• Skill in remaining calm in high-stress situations and meeting deadlines
• Skill in working on numerous tasks simultaneously and accurately
• Skill in remaining objective, non-judgmental, and sensitive to a situation and in conducting business in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain office, attorney, and client confidentiality
• Skill in working independently and as a member of a team
• Skill in interview, analytic and research techniques
• Ability to prepare a variety of clear and concise written materials using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, clients, and others
• Ability to access and utilize information from various computer systems
• Skill in using computers and a variety of software such as Word, Adobe Pro and Excel
• Problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to accept feedback and coaching
• Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development

Responsibilities

• Research, investigate, compile, review, and document relevant and responsive information in connection with allegations contained within tort and employment lawsuits filed against King County
• Oversee all aspects of case organization, including analyzation and preparation of complex discovery, conduct document collections, and document reviews, manage electronic discovery, and trial preparation
• Draft, prepare and respond to a variety of legal documents such as complaints, answers, briefs, discovery, motions, responses, replies, etc
• Read and summarize deposition transcripts, medical records, employment records, transcripts and other documents as required
• Draft and prepare letters, memos, and other correspondence
• Attend Race, Equity and Social Justice trainings including discussions
• Perform related work as required

What This Job Offers

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