Paralegal – Enforcement Records & Research (Hybrid)

Seattle Office of Labor Standards; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seattle, Office of Labor Standards, seeks a Paralegal to support enforcement and related teams with records management and compliance work. You will report to the Enforcement Director and perform intake, investigation, and legal documentation tasks.

The role emphasizes recordkeeping in case management systems, PRA responses, and data-driven enforcement support in a hybrid schedule in Seattle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Paralegal certification or related training with experience
• Experience: paralegal duties in legal or enforcement setting
• Knowledge of PRA is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Recordkeeping: manage intake and case files in databases and SharePoint, generate reports, and ensure data accuracy.
• Respond to PRA requests: identify custodians, collect and organize records, and support public disclosure duties.
• Conduct investigations and legal research: handle worker intake, interviews, evidence collection, and drafting/legal documents.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

MS Outlook/Office/Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal certification

Two years paralegal experience

Three years related experience

Four years related experience

Tools

SharePoint

Case management database

Job description

The City of Seattle, Office of Labor Standards, seeks a Paralegal to support enforcement and related teams with records management and compliance work. You will report to the Enforcement Director and perform intake, investigation, and legal documentation tasks.

The role emphasizes recordkeeping in case management systems, PRA responses, and data-driven enforcement support in a hybrid schedule in Seattle.