Paralegal II - Litigation Section

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (KCPAO) is looking for a highly motivated and experienced legal professional to join our team as a Paralegal II in the Litigation Section of our Civil Division. The Paralegal II will provide full clerical support for a group of Prosecuting Attorneys in the Litigation Section of the Civil Division and perform a vital role in the work of the Department.

The Paralegal II will work closely with attorneys to prepare lawsuits for litigation. This can include assisting with managing electronic discovery, trial preparation, and summarization of medical and billing records.

We value diversity in our team and embrace the cultural and demographic qualities of the King County community. We work to attract and retain a team that represents the range of backgrounds and perspectives that arise from differences of culture and circumstances. We value the ideas and brilliance that come from lived experience. Candidates with such experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

• 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.

• Research, investigate, compile, review, and document relevant and responsive information in connection with allegations contained within tort and employment lawsuits filed against King County
• Oversee all aspects of case organization, including analyzation and preparation of complex discovery, conduct document collections, and document reviews, manage electronic discovery, and trial preparation
• Draft, prepare and respond to a variety of legal documents such as complaints, answers, briefs, discovery, motions, responses, replies, etc.
• Read and summarize deposition transcripts, medical records, employment records, transcripts and other documents as required
• Draft and prepare letters, memos, and other correspondence
• Attend Race, Equity and Social Justice trainings including discussions
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 5+ years Civil litigation experience in personal injury, tort, or employment
• Knowledge of legal office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Washington local, state, and federal court rules and policies and procedures
• Knowledge of complex filing systems
• Knowledge of Legal Files software
• Knowledge of Relativity eDiscovery platform
• Skill in remaining calm in high-stress situations and meeting deadlines
• Skill in working on numerous tasks simultaneously and accurately
• Skill in remaining objective, non-judgmental, and sensitive to a situation and in conducting business in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain office, attorney, and client confidentiality
• Skill in working independently and as a member of a team
• Skill in interview, analytic and research techniques
• Ability to prepare a variety of clear and concise written materials using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, and others
• Ability to access and utilize information from various computer systems
• Skill in using computers and a variety of software such as Word, Adobe Pro and Excel
• Problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to accept feedback and coaching
• Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence…