Paralegal I- Restitution Investigator, Victim Assistance Unit (Internal Applicants Only)

King County is seeking a Paralegal I for the Victim Assistance Unit, specifically for current employees of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. The role involves managing restitution discovery, preparing claims, and serving as a resource for victims and attorneys regarding restitution matters.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a high volume of restitution discovery management
• Involves acute analytical review of criminal cases to determine restitution claims
• Preparation of those claims for presentation to the court and attendance at restitution hearings
• Serves as a restitution resource for the office and as the VAU point for general victim, attorney, insurance inquiries and correspondence
• Provides status and system information, advises victims of their rights and options, offers referrals where appropriate, and provides support to the prosecutors and to VAU reception staff

Skills

• Knowledge of legal office practices and procedures particularly in the Criminal Division
• Excellent Customer Service skills, which includes; skill in responding in a positive, mature and helpful manner to various individuals who have been harmed and in dealing sensitively and effectively with individuals having diverse backgrounds and concerns
• Skill to maintain, within broad guidelines, an overview of complex processes involving many steps, and of each task from beginning to end; to obtain all information needed for completion and to set priorities
• Ability to prepare, organize and manage voluminous restitution legal documents for filing with the Clerk's Office
• Skill in viewing a task from beginning to end and obtaining all information needed so that necessary time deadlines are met
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform assigned job duties with frequent interruptions
• Skill in maintaining confidentiality and discretion involving highly critical matters
• Ability to problem-solve and identify needed procedural and policy changes
• Excellent math, computer and organizational skills are required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strict attention to detail, are required
• Advance skill in using computers and the ability to become proficient in the use of database programs such as PbK, Info-Net, SAW, JABS, KC Script (with training), Word, Excel, and Adobe Pro
• Skill to work independently and follow through on given assignments as well as be a part of a team and interact appropriately with others
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with co-workers, management, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement, community partners and the general public
• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance
• Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes, and apply procedures using good judgment; ability and willingness to accept supervision, coaching and feedback
• Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussion
• Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

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