Paralegal - Contracts - Civil

Overview

The Civil Division is soliciting applications for a Paralegal I in the Contracts Section. The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of support tasks that require initiative and independent judgment, the ability to anticipate needs, and to respond appropriately. Candidates must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently, strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with all levels of clients and County staff, analytical and critical thinking skills to make decisions and initiate action, time management skills to handle multiple tasks within often short deadlines, and the ability to handle emergency situations and work under pressure.

Experience supporting a civil law practice is required.

The Contracts Section provides legal advice to County departments on procurement and administration of contracts for goods, services, information technology products, and the construction and design of public works. The Section also provides general legal advice on a variety of topics to the King County Superior and District Courts, King County Elections, the Superior Court Clerk’s Office, the King County Auditor’s Office, the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget (PSB), and the Treasurer’s Office.

Our mission is to do Justice. We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable. We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington. We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership. Our office is comprised of six divisions that are organized into specialized units. For more information, visit our website.

We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.

Work Location: Columbia Center, 701 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

Union Representation: Positions in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117.

Salary: Range 49, $37.97 (step one) – $48.13 (step ten).

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, core hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees assigned to this position enjoy a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 2 in-office days per week, subject to business needs and a telecommuting agreement. If a new hire is joining the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, they will be required to work in office four days a week for the first six months of employment.

Application Process: Interested individuals must complete the three application components:

Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state “see my resume” or are blank are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Karla Avila Vargas, HR Analyst
Kvargas

Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview. Current PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration.

Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.

* In addition to the benefits listed on the benefits tab, employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted by members of the collective bargaining agreement between our…