Paralegal I - District Court Unit

King-County,-W; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Kent, WA seeks a Paralegal I to support deputy prosecutors, law enforcement, and court staff. The role demands initiative, strong organizational ability, and independent judgment to handle diverse tasks under tight deadlines.

You will prepare and process legal documents, manage PbK calendars, generate subpoenas, and coordinate witness scheduling while communicating with victims, DPAs, and agencies.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to District Court deputies in Kent.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Tools

PbK (Prosecutor by Karpel)

Word

Adobe Pro

Excel

Job description

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for highly motivated individual to join our team as a Paralegal I. 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 deputy prosecutors, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, defense investigators, court personnel, witnesses, victims, and other agencies; analytical and critical thinking skills to make decisions and initiate action; time management skills to effectively and accurately handle multiple tasks within often short deadlines; and the ability to handle emergency situations and work under pressure.

We value diversity in our team and embrace the cultural and demographic qualities of the King County community. We work to attract and retain a team that represents the range of backgrounds and perspectives that arise from differences of culture and circumstances. We value the ideas and brilliance that come from lived experience. Candidates with such experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s 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.

We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership. Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), please visit our website.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.

Work Location

Maleng Regional Justice Center, 620 W James St, Kent, WA 98032

Work Schedule

This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This position is eligible for King County’s generous benefits package. Employees assigned to this position enjoy a hybrid work schedule that allows telecommuting, with a minimum of 2-days in office per week, subject to business needs and a telecommuting agreement. If a successful candidate is new to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, they will be required to work in office four days a week for the first six months of employment.

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. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Salary

Range 49- $37.97 (step one) – $48.13 (step ten) hourly*

Union Membership

Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.

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.

• 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 Chairs as 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.

• 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 the Mainstream Criminal Division
• Must have demonstrated predictable and reliable attendance.
• Must be able and 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.

Prosecuting Attorney's Office is 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.

Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her) Human Resource Analyst

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