Paralegal I - Litigation Section

Summary

• Our mission is to do Justice:
• We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
• We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
• We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.

Special Requirements:

Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.

• In addition to the benefits listed on the benefits tab, 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.

Job Duties

• 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

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Civil litigation experience required.
• 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 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.

Supplemental Information