Public Defense Paralegal

King County Department of Public Defense (DPD) is seeking interested applicants for career service Paralegals. Applicants will be considered for all openings that become available within DPD's four practice areas so long as the position is open.

Public Defense Paralegals work in a fast-paced environment as part of a client-centered defense team advocating for the client's objectives. Their duties vary, depending on the needs of the client, but often include researching the law, reviewing cases, analyzing data, and organizing evidence. Paralegals also draft correspondence, pleadings, and motions; prepare case files; assemble trial binders; obtain documents by subpoena; communicate with clients, family members, and others; and coordinate parties and witnesses in advance of hearings and trials.

Applications will be reviewed, and selections made as vacancies as occur. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

WHY JOIN DPD?

The King County Department of Public Defense (DPD) provides high quality legal representation to indigent clients in felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile defense, family defense (dependency cases), involuntary commitment (mental illness), sex offender commitment, and inquests.

As an organization we work with the community :

• To dismantle the systems that oppress our client.
• To make the traditional systems that remain as restorative as possible.
• To advocate for pathways that will allow our clients to succeed.

We also advocate to reduce the harm and reach of the criminal legal system and civil legal systems that restrict our clients' liberties and to address systemic racism. We strive to create a flexible workplace culture that is inclusive, respectful, and supportive, premised on a shared anti-oppression framework. To learn more about DPD, visit our website . To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the following :

ALSO DESIRED :

WHY KING COUNTY?

At King County, our work is guided by our True North and values. Our True North is what we aspire to : Making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.

King County offers great benefits, to include a pension plan, holidays, transit pass, plus training and education opportunities to promote growth and development.

Our focus is to provide our employees with work life balance

ARE YOU READY TO APPLY?

This opportunity it is open to all applicants. Please apply at www.kingcounty.gov / careers .

To be considered for this role submit the following items :

If you have questions, please contact our Talent Advisors, at dpd-hr@kingcounty.gov .

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST :

WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION :

This position may be located in Seattle or Kent. The typical workweek is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime.

DPD employees enjoy a flexible, hybrid in-office / telecommute workplace structure, and this role should expect to work both in the office and remotely, while being required to report to other locations, such as court or jail facilities. DPD maintains physical offices in the following locations :

Rotations of work location can occur based on business need, and placements may be made to any of our Seattle and / or Kent locations.

This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies as Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignment (SDA). This recruitment will be used to fill any vacancies in the next 6 months.

Special Duty Positions (SDA) : are open only to current King County employees who have passed their initial probationary period. Special duty applicants must also have approval from their current supervisor to accept an acting assignment.

TLT or SDA assignment duration : up to 12 months, with extensions granted if necessary to meet business needs.

DPD Policies

DPD Ethical Walls Policies and Procedures

will apply to applicants, such that if you work or have worked for one of DPD's divisions, you may be ineligible to work in another division.

Outside Work Policy for Administrative Staff

will apply to applicants, such that you must receive approval from your supervisor and Managing Attorney before being permitted to engage in outside employment for compensation or volunteer.

Union Membership

Positions in this classification are recognized by Service Employees International Union, Local 925.

SALARY AND BENEFITS :

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, this salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. King County offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents; retirement and deferred compensation. For additional information, please review the detailed summary of benefits offered by King County.

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come j oin the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

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