Paralegal II - Special Assault Unit (Internal Applicants Only)

King County; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced paralegal to support a trial-intensive workload with a dedicated team handling sexual offenses, human trafficking, and felony child abuse cases. The role involves assisting prosecutors, managing PbK case files, and handling discovery with confidentiality.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to diverse groups including victims and witnesses.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and common legal software.
• Familiarity with PbK, evidence management, and related criminal justice programs.
• Bilingual skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist prosecutors in all phases of trial preparation, prepare and e-file legal documents.
• Maintain case management system to reflect updates and court dates.
• Manage discovery, index, Bates stamp, redact and prepare materials.
• Create witnesses' letters and subpoenas; coordinate witness travel as needed.
• Redact discovery using Adobe Pro and related tools.

Skills

Paralegal skills

Legal terminology

Time management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Bilingual (Desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro Acrobat

Evidence.com

PbK (Prosecutor by Karpel)

KC Script

JABS

SAW

JBRS

PeopleMap/Accurint

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: Nellie Bounyarith

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

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday. Our core business hours are, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; an alternative schedule is subject to supervisor’s approval.

Work Location: In-person/telecommuting hybrid position. This position is required to be in the office two days a week and is required to work on-site for trials, and any office-related duties that require an in-person presence to meet the operational needs of the position, unit, division, and overall mission. Based on prior experience and training needs, you may be required to be in the office four days a week during the initial training period. The primary workstation for this role is located at the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC), the paralegal may be asked to occasionally work at the King County Courthouse (KCCH).

This paralegal position provides support for a trial intensive workload with a dedicated team that handles cases involving sexual offenses, human trafficking, and felony child abuse cases.

• The paralegal will assist prosecutors in all phases of trial preparation; prepare, process and e-file legal documents; generate, process, print and send witness letters and subpoenas for service
• Maintain case management system (Prosecutor by Karpel – PbK) to reflect updated witness information, court dates, discovery dissemination, trial and disposition information, and any other important information that needs to be documented.
• Manage discovery: organize, index, scan, Bates stamp, redact, and prepare voluminous amounts of materials for dissemination that are received in various hard and electronic formats.
• Manage daily work requests within “MyView” in PbK.
• Create trial exhibits, redact video and audio recordings, and request and monitor transcript requests.
• Redact discovery in programs such as Adobe Pro, Shotcut, evidence.com and Audacity.
• Request jail calls, upload calls in Jail Call Database and review calls as needed; create exhibits, set-up equipment for trial
• Maintain overview of the status of each assigned deputy prosecutor’s caseload; assist detectives/prosecutors with processing search warrants per KCPAO Criminal Division policy
• Communicate and serve as a liaison with deputy prosecutors, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, defense investigators, court personnel, witnesses, victims and other agencies; review and interpret legal documents and explain legal procedures to victims, witnesses, and the public,
• Attend witness interviews as needed, take and coordinate witness interviews and testimony
• Coordinating and arranging witnesses travel and lodging accommodations, including flights, housing, and transportation.
• A successful candidate will possess a desire to learn a wide variety of new skills and be able to adapt to, and work comfortably in, a fast-paced work environment and have knowledge of legal office practices and procedures, particularly in the Criminal Division. They will be flexible and possess the ability to work both as part of a small team and independently.
• Active participation in PAO equity work, attending equity training and discussions.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment and the ability to anticipate needs and appropriately respond.

• Must possess excellent organizational skills, have a high attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in communications with people of diverse backgrounds, including victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and the public in a tactful, diplomatic, patient, and professional manner.
• Must be receptive to instructions, feedback, and coaching.
• Ability to use independent judgment, exercise initiative, anticipate needs, and respond appropriately.
• Demonstrates strong discernment skills in using discretion when working with confidential information.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to make decisions and initiate action.
• Proven time management skills to handle multiple tasks effectively and accurately within short deadlines.
• Flexible and possess the ability to work both as part of a small team and independently,
• Desire and aptitude to learn new concepts, programs, and software on the job.
• Knowledge of legal office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive), Adobe Pro Acrobat; familiarity with Evidence.com and Prosecutor by Karpel (PbK), KC Script, JABS, SAW, JBRS, PeopleMap/Accurint and other criminal justice programs is a plus.
• Knowledge of the legal system; possession of paralegal skills, knowledge of legal terminology and application of laws, rules, and regulations, specifically in the criminal justice system.
• Bilingual skills are desirable.
• Be receptive to instructions, feedback, and coaching.
• Must have demonstrated predictable, reliable and timely attendance.
• Any combination of experience/education/training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity training and discussions. Provide support for the 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.