Paralegal I - Family Support Division - Special Duty (Internal Applicants Only)

Summary Internal Applicants Only This position is open only to current employees of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Applicants must serve and pass their six-month probation period in their current position in order to be eligible to apply. Supervisor: Jeff Oppliger Salary: Range $37.97 (step one) - $48.13 (step ten) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday – core business hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work Location: In-person/telecommute (hybrid); Three days in-office required – 724 West Smith Street, Suite 101, Kent, WA, 98032. Alternative schedule subject to supervisor approval. Position will support multiple work groups as determined by the needs of the Family Support Division. The role involves complex paralegal work requiring in-depth knowledge of civil litigation and legal office operations, highly developed administrative skills, and considerable knowledge of functions of various county agencies. The individual assigned to this classification will provide paraprofessional legal support to an assigned group of attorneys and other staff. There is considerable latitude in working independently and exercising judgment; therefore the impact of errors may be significant. Job Duties Draft a variety of motions such as summary judgments, dismissals, and genetic tests, enabling cases to progress within court scheduling guidelines. Perform legal and general research, gather information, and compile data for parentage cases. Draft and prepare letters, memos, and other correspondence. Collect discovery information and prepare child support worksheets for child support orders. Provide technical or administrative support to deputy prosecutors and others during all phases of project and case development. Provide case management and deadline control, monitoring progress of all assigned cases and matters. Negotiate agreements with parties in court and in the office. Respond to telephone calls and e‑mails from respondents, court personnel, and other agencies. Locate and interview people with relevant case knowledge. Perform administrative duties such as copying, mailing, scanning, e‑filing documents with the court, and performing data entry in SEMS (Support Enforcement Management System). E‑file parentage petitions and supporting documentation. Manage all phases of process service of parentage petitions. May be assigned orientation and/or training of co‑workers. Must be able to work independently or as part of a team and interact appropriately with others. Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions. Additional responsibilities and/or tasks may be incorporated, or existing ones modified as business needs evolve. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Knowledge of legal office practices and procedures. Knowledge of court rules and procedures. Knowledge of complex filing systems. Ability to access and utilize information from various computer systems. Skill in remaining calm in high‑stress situations and meeting deadlines. Skill in working on many tasks simultaneously and accurately. Ability to maintain office confidentiality. Skill in working independently and as a member of a team. Skill in explaining procedures and legal terminology to laypeople. 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 coworkers, clients, and others. Leadership skills. Problem‑solving skills. Demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance. Follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks on schedule. Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math. Learn from directions, observations, and mistakes, and apply procedures using good judgment. Work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling, and/or action/discipline. Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work, including ongoing cultural competence development. Position may occasionally require moving or lifting heavy objects, such as boxes of books or papers weighing 20-25 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr King County