Paralegal II - Litigation Section

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Hybrid work flexibility

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in Seattle is seeking a Paralegal II for the Civil Division's Litigation Section. You will support prosecuting attorneys, assist with discovery, trial prep, and summarizing records.

The role requires meticulous legal support across complex litigation and collaboration with attorneys. Ideal candidates have extensive civil litigation experience, knowledge of court rules, and proficiency with Relativity and Legal Files.

Qualifications

• 5+ years civil litigation experience in personal injury, tort, or employment.
• Knowledge of legal office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Washington local, state, and federal court rules and policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of complex filing systems.
• Knowledge of Relativity eDiscovery platform.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Research, investigate, compile, review, and document information in tort and employment lawsuits.
• Oversee case organization, manage electronic discovery, and assist with trial prep.
• Draft legal documents: complaints, answers, briefs, motions, and responses.
• Read and summarize deposition transcripts and records.
• Draft correspondence and memos.
• Participate in Race, Equity and Social Justice trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal office practices

Relativity eDiscovery

Legal Files software

Document management

Meet deadlines

Confidentiality

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical research

Interview techniques

Written materials

Relationships building

Information retrieval

Education

No degree specified

Tools

Relativity eDiscovery

Legal Files

Word

Excel

Adobe Pro

Job description

Summary

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO) is looking for a highly motivated and experienced legal professional to join our team as a Paralegal II in the Litigation Section of our Civil Division. The Paralegal II will provide full clerical support for a group of Prosecuting Attorneys in the Litigation Section of the Civil Division and perform a vital role in the work of the Department. The Paralegal II will work closely with attorneys to prepare lawsuits for litigation. This can include assisting with managing electronic discovery, trial preparation, and summarization of medical and billing records.

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.

Job Duties

• Research, investigate, compile, review, and document relevant and responsive information in connection with allegations contained within tort and employment lawsuits filed against King County
• Oversee all aspects of case organization, including analyzation and preparation of complex discovery, conduct document collections, and document reviews, manage electronic discovery, and trial preparation
• Draft, prepare and respond to a variety of legal documents such as complaints, answers, briefs, discovery, motions, responses, replies, etc.
• Read and summarize deposition transcripts, medical records, employment records, transcripts and other documents as required
• Draft and prepare letters, memos, and other correspondence
• Attend Race, Equity and Social Justice trainings including discussions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• 5+ years Civil litigation experience in personal injury, tort, or employment
• Knowledge of legal office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Washington local, state, and federal court rules and policies and procedures
• Knowledge of complex filing systems
• Knowledge of Legal Files software
• Knowledge of Relativity eDiscovery platform
• Skill in remaining calm in high-stress situations and meeting deadlines
• Skill in working on numerous tasks simultaneously and accurately
• Skill in remaining objective, non-judgmental, and sensitive to a situation and in conducting business in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain office, attorney, and client confidentiality
• Skill in working independently and as a member of a team
• Skill in interview, analytic and research techniques
• Ability to prepare a variety of clear and concise written materials using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, and others
• Ability to access and utilize information from various computer systems
• Skill in using computers and a variety of software such as Word, Adobe Pro and Excel
• Problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to accept feedback and coaching
• Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development

Special Requirements

Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.

Supplemental Information

Who May Apply: This position is open to all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

Work Location

Columbia Tower, 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, Washington

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 three 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.

Work Schedule

This position works a 40-hour work week schedule, normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for King County’s generous benefits package.

Salary

Range 51-$39.81 (step one)- $50.47 (step ten) hourly*

• 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.

Union Membership

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

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice. 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.

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE:

Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.