Paralegal 1 - Criminal

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Physical Demands

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $6, - $8, Monthly
Health benefits: The City offers a choice of medical plans with a substantial employer contribution toward the cost of the premium. The City’s current contribution is $1,200 per month for medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and eligible dependents. Employees who waive medical coverage receive $300 per month in cash compensation.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Employees earn 10 vacation days per year for the first 5 years of service. Additional days are earned after 5 years of service. Sick leave is earned at 8 hours per month.
Holidays: The City observes 10 holidays per year.
Retirement: The City participates in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) program. The City pays the full contribution for Social Security (%) and participates in a deferred compensation program.
Life Insurance: The City provides a life insurance policy in the amount of $50,000 to employees at no cost. Essential Job Functions
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Representative Duties
Required Education and Experience
Licenses and Other Requirements
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About Our City

H1: Paralegal 1 - Criminal City of SeaTac, WA $6, - $8, Monthly
H2: Job Description, Essential Functions, Required Education and Experience, Licenses and Other Requirements, Physical Demands, Salary and Benefits, About Our City

Paralegal 1 - Criminal Job Opening at City of SeaTac, WA

Salary: $6, - $8, Monthly

The City of SeaTac is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Paralegal 1 to join their legal team. This full-time position will be responsible for performing complex legal office operations for the criminal division of the City Attorney’s Office. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of legal assistant/paralegal experience and hold a paralegal certification. The successful candidate must also have a valid Washington State Driver’s License and be able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting process.

About the Position:
Reporting to the Senior Assistant City Attorney, the Paralegal 1 will provide technical clerical and administrative support to the prosecuting attorneys. This includes case management, responding to discovery requests, conducting legal research, and drafting complaints. The Paralegal 1 will also serve as a liaison between the prosecutors and the public, police, courts, defense counsels, and other City departments. They will assist in the prosecution of criminal court cases, retrieve and review police reports, and prepare case files for court proceedings.

About Our City:
The City of SeaTac is a diverse community with a population of just under 30,000. It is home to the state’s largest international airport, making it a thriving tourist and business hub. Our values of accountability, integrity, service, and teamwork are an essential part of our nearly 140 employee SeaTac family.

Essential Functions:
- Perform complex legal office operations for the criminal division of the City Attorney’s Office
- Serve as a liaison between the prosecutors and the public, police, courts, defense counsels, and other City departments
- Assist in the prosecution of criminal court cases and manage case files
- Retrieve, review, and disseminate police reports to prosecutors for filing decisions
- Prepare, upload, and organize case files into an electronic filing system

Required Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in paralegal or legal administrative arts or a related field
- Three (3) years of legal assistant/paralegal experience
- Paralegal certification required

Licenses and Other Requirements:
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License
- Satisfactory three-year driving abstract record
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting process

Physical Demands:
- Work involves walking, talking, hearing, and using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects
- Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
- May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds
- Moderate noise level in the work environment

Salary and Benefits:
- Salary: $6, - $8, Monthly
- Health benefits with substantial employer contribution
- Vacation and sick leave
- 10 holidays per year
- Retirement plan participation and life insurance policy

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provide a variety of paralegal and complex clerical, technical, and support duties to the prosecuting attorneys , including: case management of all cases filed in seatac municipal court by the seatac and port of seattle police agency; respond to discovery requests from opposing counsels, conduct legal research, draft complaints, and contact potential witnesses; work with various law enforcement agencies in obtaining police reports, toxicology reports, evidence, and any relevant information for a successful criminal prosecution

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