Job Description

Sample duties are:

 Notify/inform witnesses, attorneys and other parties of case status; coordinate parties and

witnesses for hearings or trials; schedule interviews with attorneys and witnesses; set

administrative hearings.

 Perform legal research on statutes and cases; gather facts, analyze data and review cases; conduct

conflict of interest checks in cases assigned.

 Draft correspondence, pleadings, and motions; prepare hearing exhibits; prepare case files; and,

assemble trial binders.

 Process and serve legal documents/subpoenas. Obtain documents by subpoena and other

investigation and discovery methods.

 Develop and maintain caseload and case assignments tracking systems and databases. Update

case files in our computerized case-management system.

 Assist at hearings.

 Serve as a liaison with prosecutors, probation officers, bailiffs, judges, criminal legal agencies,

and clients.

 Support attorney time record keeping and assist in the submission of hours and monitor progress

of cases.

 Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

 A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or a certification from an accredited paralegal

training institution, and three years of related experience, or any combination of

experience/education/training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform

the work.

 Knowledge of the Guidelines for Criminal Defense adopted by the Washington State Bar

Association.

 Knowledge of the role of the attorney-client relationship and the requirement to adhere to the

Washington State Bar Association Rules of Professional Conduct.

 Knowledge of civil and criminal law and terminology, court rules and procedures.

 Knowledge of legal research methods and practices.

 Knowledge of interviewing techniques.

 Ability to provide support in the building of a strong attorney/client relationship.

 Knowledge of general office procedures, equipment, and administration.

 Advanced skills in writing pleadings, motions and briefs.

 Ability to ensure work performed conforms with prevailing professional standards and applicable

statutes and county policy.

 Skill in handling multiple competing priorities, sensitive situations, and crisis situations and

functioning well under time pressure.
 Skill in interpreting complex legal documents, instruments, regulations, and laws.

 Skill in working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

 Ability to work both independently and as a team member.

 Skill in using office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, database software, proprietary case management systems, and email.

 Must be at least 21 years of age.
Duration: 6 weeks
Location: Kent
Pay: $29.09 per hour / 40 hours per week