Paralegal I District Court Unit

• 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.

* 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.

• Provide administrative support to the District Court deputies that work in Kent.
• Assist prosecutors in all phases of trial preparation (to include post sentencing).
• Prepare generate process and coordinate service of legal documents.
• Daily calendar preparation in PbK/Power BI; maintain PbK to reflect updated witness information and court dates.
• Generate and process witness letters and subpoenas; schedule and track subpoenaed witnesses for hearings in PbK.
• Serve as a liaison between victims and DPAs by sending restitution packets to victims collecting restitution documentation and providing all received materials to DPAs (via PbK) for case processing.
• Communicate and serve as a liaison with DPAs law enforcement officers defense attorneys witnesses victims and other agencies.
• Coordinate and locate witnesses; explain legal procedures to victims witnesses and the public; request interpreters for trial testimony; and coordinate travel and lodging arrangements.
• Answer phone calls and respond to e-mails in a timely manner.
• Assist LSP Supervisor Unit Chair and Vice Chairsas requested.
• Perform related work or other projects as requested or required.
• Attend mandatory Race Equity and Social Justice trainings.
• Additional responsibilities and/or tasks may be incorporated or existing ones modified as business needs evolve.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment 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 deputy prosecutors law enforcement officers defense attorneys defense investigators court personnel witnesses victims and other agencies.
• Skills in responding in a positive mature and helpful manner with numerous individuals including 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.
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks often effectively and accurately within short deadlines.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and work under pressure.
• Skill in using computers and a variety of software such as Prosecutor by Karpel (PbK) Word Adobe Pro and Excel; familiarity with other criminal justice programs is a plus.
• Knowledge of legal office practices and procedures particularly in theMainstream Criminal Division
• Must have demonstrated predictable and reliable attendance.
• Must be ableand willing to accept supervision feedback and coaching.
• Commitment to Race Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development.
• Desire to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.

TheProsecuting Attorneys Officeis dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply
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