Paralegal
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: King County is presently looking of Paralegal right now, this occupation will be placed in Washington. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The Defender Association Division of the King County Department of Public Defense seeks two paralegals to work full time. One paralegal position is for the ITA unit and the other is for Felony, Misdemeanor or Dependency. Since its inception in 1969, The Defender Association Division has undertaken not only to provide excellent representation to indigent clients, but also to address systemic inequities in the justice system. Work Schedule : 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. These positions meet the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are eligible for overtime. Work Location : These positio! ns may be located at TDAD central location, 810 3rd Avenue, Su! ite 800, 420 W. Harrison Street, Kent, WA, 1401 East Jefferson Street, Suite 400 or 908 Jefferson Street, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA. Required Application Materials : Please submit a completed online King County application, cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and three references. Resumes may not substitute for the online King County application. Recruiters: Terry Howard, terry.howard@kingcounty.gov , phone: (206) 263-1462, or Cindy Donion, cindy.donion@defender.org . Please note : This body of work is currently slated to last for six (6) months and may be extended to one (1) year.
These positions will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply by January 15th will be given first consideration.
Job Duties:
Tasks for ITA Paralegal may include :
Assemble MHP paperwork and other documents for attorneys prior to client visit
Assemble on-going petitions, case related documents, expert materials, and any documents needed for 14! , 90, 180, revocation hearings.
Gather and bring trial clothing.
Assist attorneys getting needed documents for and to court/office.
Handle Request For Closed Files.
Obtain records for community-based hearings (i.e. from therapist).
Transfer records to defense expert.
Locate client’s criminal attorney.
File appeals.
Check on warrants, police or jail holds in different counties.
Verify client funding which may include checking with Social Security, DSHS, VA and banks.
Confirm client's status w/ the VA.
Go to Vital Statistics to get birth certificates; obtain school records; obtain employment records/unemployment, insurance records.
Contact potential placements for client.
Retrieve particular records from hospitals.
And other assignments as directed by the supervisor. General Paralegal tasks may include :
Respond to client file requests
Gather records (not just medical records)
File appeals
Prepare billi! ngs
Determine date, nature, and forum of pending court hearings
Conduct conflict checks
Assist in obtaining discovery
Coordinate witness testimony
Check for outstanding warrants, bail status and other charges
Obtain Court Services interview sheets
Verify information for bond hearings
Coordinate with other paralegals to obtain relevant information generated at SRA Calendar
Contact Department of Corrections of King County Probation to obtain probation violation reports
Litigation assistance (not limited to trial)
Organize Trial Notebooks/Exhibit Notebooks
Conduct traditional and computerized legal research of statutes and caselaw, utilizing Westlaw/Lexis-Nexis
Access and gather records via electronic court records
E-file and services of pleadings
Setting calendar motions
Maintain paralegal timesheets
Compose letters of discovery, draft pleadings, email correspondence
Legal liaison between attorney and d! ifferent agencies
Schedule depositions and/or interpreters
Coordinate experts including funding, review and index discovery
Assist in maintaining case file
Work with case management system
Deliver exhibits
Ensure Transport Orders signed and submitted to Department of Corrections Dependency Paralegal tasks may include :
Conduct conflict checks
Conduct criminal history check on parties and witnesses using JIS and other research tools as appropriate
Assist in obtaining discovery; redact discovery
Schedule hearings and provide relevant parties with notice
Organize discovery, pleadings and trial notebooks
Prepare and process appeal packets and track appeal filing deadlines
Coordinate prompt delivery of discovery to newly appointed counsel upon withdrawal and ensure that Notices of Withdrawal are filed and cases are closed in a timely manner
Schedule interpreters
Schedule meeting places
Obtain transcripts, copies of ! audio recordings and videotapes of court
Draft motions, orders, dec! larations and other documents as needed
File and/or E-file legal documents and service of process, serve working copies to the Court and parties
Assist in the preparation and filing of documents necessary to obtain funding for expert services; process invoices for payment
Schedule face-to-face jail visits through King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention
Process withdrawals and assignment requests for the Department of Public Defense
Assist attorney in trial preparation and coordination; coordinate witnesses, prepare trial exhibits, prepare trial notebooks, keep parties informed as requested by the attorney, deliver trial clothing to jail for incarcerated clients and other tasks as requested by the attorney
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:
Required Education and Certification: BA or equivalent criminal paralegal experience Completion! of accredited paralegal certificate course Preferred : Spanish, written and spoken
Supplemental Information:
Paralegals provides support to attorneys and may perform case preparation, investigative and information gathering tasks necessary for providing effective assistance of counsel. The paralegal may communicate with a wide network of court and hospital officials, law enforcement, legal and social agencies, as well as clients and their family members. Paralegals assist attorneys in all phases of defense, receiving direction and guidelines from division supervisor and their assigned attorneys. There is considerable latitude in working independently and exercising good judgment as to how the assigned workload is accomplished.
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This occupation starts av! ailable on: Wed, 01 Jan 2014 03:40:04 GMT