PARALEGAL

Overview

The salary for this position is: $4,902 - $6,521 monthly. The Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is seeking two Paralegal I positions in the Criminal Division. In this division, these roles provide advanced legal and administrative assistance to prosecutors, support office procedures, guide legal support staff, and manage daily workflow priorities. The Paralegal I may conduct legal research, prepare summaries and draft legal documents for attorney review, and handle specialized, complex projects.

The role requires a high level of independence, sound judgment, and the ability to manage responsibilities with discretion.

Note: This description reflects duties and requirements as of posting and is subject to change.

• Proficiently perform all duties of a Legal Assistant II.
• Type correspondence, reports, legal pleadings and other material with high standards of accuracy and presentation. Compose responses to routine inquiries from attorneys, agencies and the public. Conduct research on specific subject matter and summarize findings for attorney review. Draft legal documents for attorney review and signature. Review case documents for grammar and content.
• Ensure proper documents are completed and filed in preparation for or as a result of legal motions. Provide assistance and information to the public and witnesses regarding court dates and appearances on criminal cases.
• Perform independent investigations to collect and organize factual information related to criminal or civil litigation, potential litigation, or services to clients. Conduct interviews and obtain related documents as needed. Analyze facts to make preliminary determinations of legal action.
• Provide courtroom support by organizing and preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, scheduling witnesses, taking notes, and related tasks during trial or hearings.
• Communicate with opposing attorneys or parties regarding discovery issues, settlement negotiations, or other litigation matters. May negotiate settlements in uncontested financial matters with approval of a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.
• Extract information from case management systems to generate specialized reports. Research and complete special project assignments. Maintain statistics and prepare statistical reports.
• Prepare presentation materials and deliver educational or informational seminars to community groups.
• Perform lead work duties including coordinating and monitoring staff workload, planning work, setting daily priorities, and developing training plans. Assist in managing office activities, respond to complaints, and foster a positive working environment. May participate in hiring decisions and evaluations, and implement office procedure improvements with supervisory approval. May assume limited duties during leaves of absence.
• Provide office administration support in satellite offices by overseeing inventory and ensuring equipment operation and maintenance.

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment with minimal physical exertion.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Occasional work outside hours may be required.
• Travel:
  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, trainings, or court proceedings.
• Customer interactions:
  Substantial contact with the public and staff; may encounter distressed or emotional individuals.

The Prosecuting Attorney's Office serves as a skilled and innovative legal team advocating for public safety and justice in criminal cases. We represent the interests of children and provide effective legal services to Thurston County government. We are committed to partnering with local government and community organizations to prevent crime and support victims.

Thurston County values diversity and inclusion, and we are dedicated to recruiting a workforce from varied cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to advance our mission and core values.
Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

• Work-Life Balance: Public service with a flexible routine.
• Plan For Your Future: Comprehensive benefits, including retirement, pre-tax accounts, health care, and dental/vision care.
  Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans
• Paid Leave: Paid vacation and holidays for full-time regular employees.
• Robust Training Program: County-paid training and opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote work options.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plans to save for retirement.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax accounts for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Federal program for eligible public service loans.

Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound region, offering outdoor activities and a vibrant community. Learn more at .

• Associate degree in legal assistant or paralegal studies, or a Paralegal certificate; or six years of…