Paralegal II - SAU Internal PAO Applicants Only

King County
US - Washington - Seattle
July 1, 2024

Salary : $2,909.60 - $3,688.00 Biweekly

Location : Seattle, WA

Job Type: Regular, Full time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number: 2024-22229

Department: PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys

Opening Date: 07/01/2024

Closing Date: 7/12/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: F4 : L117-PAO

Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

SummaryPARALEGAL IISPECIAL ASSAULT UNIT Gender Based Violence and Prevention Division/SeattleSalary: Range 51 - $36.3765 (step one) - $46.1094 (step ten) Hourly*

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: King County Courthouse, 4th Floor; however, this position would allow for telecommuting as business needs allow

This paralegal II position provides support for a trial intense workload with a dedicated team that handles sex, trafficking, and felony child abuse cases.

Job Duties

The paralegal will assist prosecutors in all phases of trial preparation; prepare, process and e-file legal documents; generate, process, print and send witness letters and subpoenas for service
Maintain PbK to reflect updated witness information, court dates, and trial and disposition information
Manage daily work requests within "MyView" in PbK; scan, prepare, Bates stamp and disseminate discovery, including pro se discovery where specific electronic guidelines are followed
Redact video and audio in programs such as Windows Movie Maker, evidence.com and Audacity
Redact discovery with Adobe Pro
Request jail calls, upload calls in Jail Call Database and review calls as needed; create exhibits, set-up equipment for trial
Attend witness interviews and take notes as needed; request interpreters or translation services as needed
Maintain overview of the status of each assigned deputy prosecutor's caseload; assist detectives/prosecutors with processing search warrants per KCPAO Criminal Division policy
Communicate and serve as a liaison with deputy prosecutors, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, defense investigators, court personnel, witnesses, victims and other agencies; coordinate witness interviews and testimony
Arrange travel and housing arrangements; review and interpret legal documents and explain legal procedures to victims, witnesses and the public
Assist unit supervisor and staff supervisor with special projects; and perform related work as required.
Active participation in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment and the ability to anticipate needs and appropriately respond.

Candidates must possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and respond in a positive, experienced and helpful manner with diverse individuals, including victims, witnesses, complainants, deputy prosecutors, law enforcement officers, judges, court personnel, defense attorneys, defense investigators and other agencies
Skills in responding in a positive, mature and helpful manner with numerous individuals including victims and 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
Proven time management skills to effectively and accurately handle multiple tasks within short deadlines; and the ability to handle routine emergency situations under pressure and to assume unscheduled and unexpected responsibilities.
They must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion involving sensitive matters.
They must also possess skill in using computers and a variety of software such as PbK, Word, Adobe Pro, Excel, PowerPoint and
Familiarity with JABS, JBRS, SAWS, KC Script, People Map/Accurint and other criminal justice programs a plus.
A successful candidate will possess a desire to learn a wide variety of new skills and be able to adapt to, and work comfortably in, a fast-paced work environment and have knowledge of legal office practices and procedures, particularly in the Criminal Division.
They will be flexible and possess the ability to work both as part of a small team and independently
They will need to be receptive to instructions, feedback, and coaching.
Must have demonstrated predictable, reliable and timely attendance.
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.
Engage race, equity and social justice principles in regular job duties and decision making.
Additional responsibilities and/or tasks may be incorporated, or existing ones modified as business needs evolve.

Supplemental InformationApplication Procedure: PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration. There exists a broken rung in many organizations that can make attaining formal positions challenging to historically excluded groups. We highly encourage anyone with lived experience to apply for this position here by 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 12th.
• 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.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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