The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is in search of highly motivated candidates to join our team as a Paralegal in our Domestic Violence Unit. Paralegals in this unit provide support for a trial intense workload with a dedicated team that handles Felony Domestic Violence cases: Assaults, sexual assaults, felony violations of no contact orders, felony harassment and stalking cases. If you seek meaningful, enriching work and a chance to serve your community while working as part of a collaborative team, this opportunity may be for you.
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.
About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
The Criminal Division is the largest of four divisions and is organized into several different units. See the Criminal Division Overview for more information. We are guided by our core values of Justice, Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership.
Our mission is to do justice:
Who May Apply: This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications.
Work Location: In person/telecommuting hybrid: King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Seattle.
Telecommuting: This position is eligible for telecommuting except for tasks that require an on-site or in-person presence to fulfill the business needs of the position, unit, division and mission. A county issued laptop will be provided and employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Union Membership: Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.
Application Process: Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
1. Submit a resume and cover letter
2. Respond to the supplemental questions
3. Fully complete King County application**
**Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or are blank are considered incomplete and will not be competitive.
Selection Process
Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process.
Special Requirements
Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.
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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 join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
The Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to 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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Prosecuting Attorney's Office employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
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