Paralegal I - DCU (Internal Applicants Only) at North… · Kent

Summary: King County is seeking an internal applicant for a Paralegal I position supporting the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The role provides administrative and legal support to District Court deputies and prosecutors, including trial preparation, document processing, calendar and witness management, victim and agency coordination, and courtroom-related logistics.

Responsibilities:
- 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

Required Qualifications:
- The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment 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
- 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
- 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

Preferred Qualifications:
- 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

Required Skills: Prosecutor by Karpel (PbK), Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Excel, Legal Office Practices and Procedures, Criminal Law Office Procedures, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Analytical and Critical Thinking

Benefits: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options for eligible employees and their eligible dependents, Basic life and disability insurance coverage, with the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, 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, In-person/telecommuting work arrangement, with an alternative work schedule subject to supervisor approval