Paralegal II - Special Assault Unit (Internal Applicants Only)

Supervisor: Jay Ashworth

Salary:  Range 51 -- $38.37 (step one) - $48.64 (step ten) *

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, our core business hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm

Work Location: In-person /telecommute (hybrid)- King County Courthouse

This paralegal position provides support for a trial intense workload with a dedicated team that handles sex, 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 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 where specific electronic guidelines are followed
• 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, 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; 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
• Active participation in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings 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. 

• Candidates must possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and respond in a positive, experienced and helpful manner with diverse individuals, including victims, witnesses, complainants, deputy prosecutors, law enforcement officers, judges, court personnel, defense attorneys, defense investigators and other agencies
• Skills in responding in a positive, mature and helpful manner with numerous individuals including victims and 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
• Proven time management skills to effectively and accurately handle multiple tasks within short deadlines; and the ability to handle routine emergency situations under pressure and to assume unscheduled and unexpected responsibilities
• They must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion involving sensitive matters
• They must also possess skill in using computers and a variety of software such as PbK, Word, Adobe Pro, Excel, and PowerPoint 
• Familiarity with JABS, JBRS, SAWS, KC Script, People Map/Accurint and other criminal justice programs a plus.
• 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
• They will need to be receptive to instructions, feedback, and coaching
• Must have demonstrated predictable, reliable and timely attendance
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions
• Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development