Paralegal II - SAU (PAO Internal Applicants Only)

$75,650 - $95,888/Yr

King County - Seattle, WA

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Seattle, WA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Paralegal II position within the Special Assault Unit of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is designed for current employees of the office. This role is critical in supporting a trial-intensive workload that focuses on sensitive cases involving sex crimes, trafficking, and felony child abuse. The position is based at the King County Courthouse, with standard working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and offers the flexibility of telecommuting as business needs allow. As a Paralegal II, the individual will assist prosecutors throughout all phases of trial preparation. This includes preparing, processing, and electronically filing legal documents, as well as generating and sending witness letters and subpoenas. The paralegal will maintain the PbK system to ensure that witness information, court dates, and trial dispositions are up-to-date. Daily work requests will be managed through MyView in PbK, and the paralegal will be responsible for scanning, preparing, Bates stamping, and disseminating discovery materials, including pro se discovery, while adhering to specific electronic guidelines. The role also involves redacting video and audio materials using various software programs, requesting and reviewing jail calls, creating trial exhibits, and setting up necessary equipment for trials. The paralegal will attend witness interviews, take notes, and coordinate with interpreters or translation services as needed. Additionally, the position requires maintaining an overview of the assigned deputy prosecutor's caseload and assisting with processing search warrants in accordance with KCPAO Criminal Division policy. Effective communication is essential, as the paralegal will serve as a liaison among deputy prosecutors, law enforcement, defense attorneys, court personnel, and witnesses. The role also includes arranging travel and housing for witnesses, reviewing legal documents, and explaining legal procedures to victims and the public. Active participation in equity work and training is expected, aligning with the PAO's commitment to race, equity, and social justice principles.

Responsibilities

• 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 PbK to reflect updated witness information, court dates, and trial and disposition information.
• Manage daily work requests within MyView in PbK.
• Scan, prepare, Bates stamp, and disseminate discovery, including pro se discovery.
• Redact video and audio in programs such as Windows Movie Maker, evidence.com, and Audacity.
• Redact discovery with Adobe Pro.
• Request jail calls, upload calls in Jail Call Database, and review calls as needed.
• Create exhibits and set up equipment for trial.
• Attend witness interviews and take notes as needed.
• Request interpreters or translation services as needed.
• 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.
• Coordinate witness interviews and testimony.
• Arrange travel and housing arrangements for witnesses.
• Review and interpret legal documents and explain legal procedures to victims, witnesses, and the public.
• Assist unit supervisor and staff supervisor with special projects and perform related work as required.
• Participate actively in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact positively with diverse individuals.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to make decisions and initiate action.
• Proven time management skills to handle multiple tasks within short deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion involving sensitive matters.
• Skill in using computers and various software such as PbK, Word, Adobe Pro, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with criminal justice programs such as JABS, JBRS, SAWS, KC Script, and People Map/Accurint is a plus.
• Desire to learn new skills and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge of legal office practices and procedures, particularly in the Criminal Division.
• Flexibility to work as part of a team and independently.
• Receptiveness to instructions, feedback, and coaching.
• Demonstrated predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with JABS, JBRS, SAWS, KC Script, People Map/Accurint and other criminal justice programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $36.37 - $46.10 hourly.
• Telecommuting options as business needs allow.
• Participation in equity work and training programs.
• Support for the PAO's Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles.