Paralegal II - Department of Natural Resources and Parks Section in the Civil Division Apply
The King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office is seeking an experienced Paralegal II to join our team in the Department of Natural Resources and Parks Section in the Civil Division. The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of support tasks that require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment along with the ability to anticipate needs and appropriately respond. Candidates must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently; strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of clients and County staff; analytical and critical thinking skills to make decisions and initiate action; time management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively and accurately within often short deadlines; and the ability to handle emergency situations and work under pressure. Strong computer skills using Advanced MS Word, Adobe Pro, Outlook, Excel OneNote, and OneDrive required. Working knowledge of Legal Files and Relativity eDiscovery platform desirable. Civil litigation experience is required.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorneys Office
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.
Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units:To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorneys Office (PAO), please visit our website .
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Who May Apply:This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work Location:Columbia Center, 701 5th Ave, Suite #600, Seattle, WA 98104
Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.This position is eligible for King Countys generous benefits package.This position will be primarily telecommuting but will require a physical presence in the office location at least one day per week (or more, as business needs dictates). Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Salary:Range 51 -- $36.3765 (step one) - $46.1094 (step ten) Hourly*
Union Membership:Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.
Application Process:
Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
1) Submit a resume and cover letter
2) Respond to the supplemental questions
3) Fully complete King County application. **
***Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state see my resume or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.
Selection Process
Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process. Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Selene Poulsen (She/Her)
Sr. Human Resource AnalystSpoulsen@kingcounty.gov
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.
- Research, investigate, compile, review, and document relevant and responsive information in connection with lawsuits filed on behalf of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks.
- 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 and prepare a variety of legal documents such as complaints, answers, briefs, discovery, motions, responses, replies, etc.
- Read and summarize deposition transcripts, client records, and other documents as required.
- Draft and prepare letters, memos, and other correspondence.
- Attend Equity and Social Justice trainings including discussions.
- Perform related work as required.
- 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 confidentiality.
- Skill in working independently and as a member of a team.
- Skills 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 relationships 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.
Supplemental Information
This position is represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.
Application Procedure : PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration. Apply for this position on the King County Jobs page by 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 22nd.
* 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.