Paralegal I - Litigation Section (Internal Applicants Only)

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

Job summary

King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in Seattle, WA, is seeking a detail‑oriented professional to support civil litigation cases. The role requires coordinating case activities, preparing and editing legal documents, and maintaining case management and calendaring systems.

Candidate must have civil litigation experience, solid knowledge of court rules, and excellent communication and customer service abilities to work with diverse stakeholders under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience required (2 years minimum)
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules and policies and procedures
• Excellent spelling, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Sharp attention to detail
• Keyboarding proficiency and accuracy
• Working knowledge of general office procedures, equipment and administration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive), Adobe Pro, DocuSign, document management software, and internet search engines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to receive and follow complex verbal and written instructions and accurately complete tasks with close attention to detail
• Excellent time-management skills to effectively and accurately handle multiple tasks, often with short deadlines
• Ability to use independent judgment, exercise initiative, anticipate needs, and respond appropriately
• Skill in prioritization of work in order to meet court deadlines
• Remain objective and properly handle private and confidential information
• Demonstrated initiative and accountability in work product and service, and the ability to follow through on issues to completion
• Must be dependable and willing to assist co-workers as needed
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Successful experience working and functioning as a team member and independently
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in communications with people of diverse backgrounds, including witnesses, clients, and court personnel in a tactful, diplomatic, patient, and professional manner
• Ability to prioritize workload, work under pressure with tight timelines, and adapt to changes in workload demands
• Ability to demonstrate timely, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Must be able/willing to accept supervision and receive feedback, coaching, and counseling
• This position may occasionally requires moving or lifting heavy objects, such as boxes of books, papers, etc. that weigh 20-25 pounds
• Ability to be an innovator, problem solver and compassionate advocate who will partner with our community to do justice
• Effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
• Active participation in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions, support for the PAO’s Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement

Responsibilities

• Use of multiple sources and technologies to research people, property, case law, federal law, state law, legislative history, and ordinances; request necessary information from opposing attorneys, witnesses, the Clerk’s office, and public agencies
• Administer the coordination of cases; update attorneys, clients and other parties on case status and explain various legal programs, policies, procedures, and consequences
• Meet multiple legal requirements of each case such as federal and state mandated deadlines and statutorily defined processes; record and track court calendar dates and deadlines; maintain calendaring systems
• Draft, proofread, edit, and respond to pleadings, memos, complaints, answers, briefs, motions, and other legal documents in proper legal format
• Receives callers in person and by phone
• Arranging for timely filing and service of pleadings and documents in Washington State courts and federal courts
• Schedule and attend meetings, trainings, and provide staff coverage
• Maintaining and updating the case management system
• Coordinating depositions and witness interviews
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Independent judgment

Professionalism

Calendar management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive)

Adobe Pro

DocuSign

Document management software

Internet search engines

Job description

Internal Applicants Only

This position is open only to current employees of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Applicants must serve and pass their six-month probation period in their current position in order to be eligible to apply.

Supervisor: Mallory Triplett

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

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, our core business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Work Location: In-person /telecommute (hybrid)-Columbia Tower, 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, Washington. In-office work is required on Wednesdays, along with one additional day each week.

• Use of multiple sources and technologies to research people, property, case law, federal law, state law, legislative history, and ordinances; request necessary information from opposing attorneys, witnesses, the Clerk’s office, and public agencies
• Administer the coordination of cases; update attorneys, clients and other parties on case status and explain various legal programs, policies, procedures, and consequences
• Meet multiple legal requirements of each case such as federal and state mandated deadlines and statutorily defined processes; record and track court calendar dates and deadlines; maintain calendaring systems
• Draft, proofread, edit, and respond to pleadings, memos, complaints, answers, briefs, motions, and other legal documents in proper legal format
• Receives callers in person and by phone
• Arranging for timely filing and service of pleadings and documents in Washington State courts and federal courts
• Schedule and attend meetings, trainings, and provide staff coverage
• Maintaining and updating the case management system
• Coordinating depositions and witness interviews
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions

• Civil litigation experience required (2 years minimum)
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal court rules and policies and procedures
• Excellent spelling, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Sharp attention to detail
• Keyboarding proficiency and accuracy
• Working knowledge of general office procedures, equipment and administration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive), Adobe Pro, DocuSign, document management software, and internet search engines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to receive and follow complex verbal and written instructions and accurately complete tasks with close attention to detail
• Excellent time-management skills to effectively and accurately handle multiple tasks, often with short deadlines
• Ability to use independent judgment, exercise initiative, anticipate needs, and respond appropriately
• Skill in prioritization of work in order to meet court deadlines
• Remain objective and properly handle private and confidential information
• Demonstrated initiative and accountability in work product and service, and the ability to follow through on issues to completion
• Must be dependable and willing to assist co-workers as needed
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Successful experience working and functioning as a team member and independently
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in communications with people of diverse backgrounds, including witnesses, clients, and court personnel in a tactful, diplomatic, patient, and professional manner
• Ability to prioritize workload, work under pressure with tight timelines, and adapt to changes in workload demands
• Ability to demonstrate timely, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Must be able/willing to accept supervision and receive feedback, coaching, and counseling
• This position may occasionally requires moving or lifting heavy objects, such as boxes of books, papers, etc. that weigh 20-25 pounds
• Ability to be an innovator, problem solver and compassionate advocate who will partner with our community to do justice
• Effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
• Active participation in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions, support for the PAO’s Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement

Application Process

PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration. There exists a broken rung in many organizations that can make attaining formal positions challenging to historically excluded groups. We are not requesting a detailed expression of interest, as we prefer to keep barriers for applying low and will look forward to hearing about experience and aspirations for the role during the interview process.

Selection Process

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, qualified bargaining unit members will be invited to participate in a panel interview process.

*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 Teamsters Local No. 117.