Criminal Prosecution Paralegal II

Spokane County; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Spokane County's Prosecuting Attorney's Office seeks a Paralegal in the Civil Division to draft and finalize legal documents and assist attorneys in pretrial, trials, hearings, and meetings. The role requires discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism when dealing with sensitive matters.

Strong word processing and legal terminology skills are essential. The position requires an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a paralegal certificate and one year of related experience, plus a

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate required.
• One year of experience in a criminal justice or law firm setting.
• Washington Driver's License at hire and during employment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and finalize pleadings, motions, and memorandums.
• Assist attorneys with intake, case tracking, and preparation.
• Support in pretrial and trial-related activities under supervision.
• Maintain attorney files, schedules, and confidentiality.

Skills

Legal terminology

Legal office practices

Word processing

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Database systems

Case management software

Job description

Spokane County's Prosecuting Attorney's Office seeks a Paralegal in the Civil Division to draft and finalize legal documents and assist attorneys in pretrial, trials, hearings, and meetings. The role requires discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism when dealing with sensitive matters.

Strong word processing and legal terminology skills are essential. The position requires an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a paralegal certificate and one year of related experience, plus a