Paralegal II - Special Assault Unit (Internal Applicants Only)

Full Job Description

Supervisor: Jay Ashworth

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

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, our core business hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

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