Paralegal Instructor Jobs in Washington

Summary

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Paralegal II in our Economic Crimes and Wage Theft Division. The Economic Crimes and Wage Theft Division is comprised of three units: Economic Crimes; Complex Financial Crimes and Wage Theft; and Elder Abuse, Exploitation and Neglect. DPAs, paralegals, and investigators work collaboratively on matters such as identity theft, embezzlement, organized retail theft, crimes against vulnerable adults and the prosecution of highly prolific car thieves and burglars, along with other crimes that economically affect the people and businesses of King County.

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: King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle.

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.

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

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

Application Process:

Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
1) Submit a resume and cover letter
2) Respond to the supplemental questions
3) Fully complete King County application. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state “see my resume” or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.

Selection Process:

Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process. Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Karla Avila Vargas (She/Her)
Human Resource Analyst
Kvargas@kingcounty.gov

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.

Job Duties

• Prepare, generate, process, and coordinate service of legal documents, including subpoenas.
• Maintain case management system (Prosecutor by Karpel – PFBC) 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.
• Prepare Subpoenas Duces Tecum and Special Inquiry Judge documents, including managing the documents received.
• Assist detectives and prosecutors with processing search warrants according to PAO policy.
• Assist prosecutors in all phases of trial preparation.
• Create trial exhibits, redact video and audio recordings, and request and monitor transcript requests.
• Serve as a liaison with deputy prosecutors, victim advocates, interpreters, law enforcement officers, defense attorneys, defense investigators, court personnel, witnesses, victims, and other partner agencies.
• Notify/inform victims, witnesses, and law enforcement of case status; coordinate witness testimony; review and interpret legal documents and explain legal procedures; schedule interviews with attorneys and witnesses; and arrange travel and lodging accommodations for witnesses as needed.
• Request interpreters or translation services as needed.
• Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Other responsibilities may be added or changed as business needs evolve.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• 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.
• Demonstrate 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 effectively and accurately handle multiple tasks within short deadlines.
• 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; familiarity with Prosecutor by Karpel (PbK), KC Script, JABS, SAW/FORS, 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.
• Any combination of experience/education/training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Be receptive to instructions, feedback, and coaching.
• Must have demonstrated predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Active participation in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions.
• Effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

Supplemental Information

The 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.

To Apply

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