Legal Assistant
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: City of Seattle is at the momment seeking for Legal Assistant right now, this position will be placed in Washington. More details about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Position Description:
The Seattle Police Department is seeking an experienced legal assistant to provide legal assistance and confidential administrative support for attorneys working in the Legal Department of the Seattle Police Department. This position reports to the Assistant Chief of Police and assists the Seattle Police Legal Advisors.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Perform research, draft, format, and edit pleadings and declarations for court along with its correspondence. Attend and assist at court and administrative hearings. A! ttend and assist with risk management meetings. Locate witness! es, and assist with obtaining affidavits. Prepare evidence and organize complex legal files; photocopy, fax, and retrieve documents. Transcribe tape-recorded and handwritten notes, process requests for discovery, public disclosure appeals, new lawsuits/projects, and claims information in the department’s databases. Process requests for information from labor unions. Process requests for civil matters (claims and litigation), and process public disclosure requests and appeals. Produce and redact documents in response to discovery and information requests, maintain accurate records of documents produced. Close case files by reorganizing, inventorying and/or purging documents as appropriate and preparing closing summary sheets. Maintain calendar grievances and arbitration to avoid missing deadlines, process high-volume incoming phone calls and mail, including but not limited to e-mail and correspondence. Schedule and coordinate meetings as required, and maintain a database o! f regional legal professionals.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Requires two years of post-secondary course work in legal secretarial or business skills and one year of litigation support work demonstrating familiarity with legal forms, terminology and documents (or a combination of education, training and/or experience which provides evidence of the ability to perform the work of the class). Desired Qualifications:
Strong Microsoft Word skills with the ability to type 40 wpm, and experience with Excel and Access. Experience with claims, lawsuits, criminal and civil discovery, and public disclosure requests to provide police records, personnel records, department policy and training, or related reports needed to evaluate, respond or litigate each type of request. Must be detail oriented and possess strong proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality, and must pass a Seattle P! olice Department comprehensive background check. Investigation Litigati! on support and research experience a plus! The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, with frequent interruption and changing priorities is also a plus. Exceptional customer service and the ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently with minimal supervision is needed. Ability to field, research and respond to requests for information and records to support a variety of public agencies, including other departments of the City and attorneys who represent the City. Finally, the ability to assist, research or respond to requests related to legal matters from the public, press and attorneys who represent the public in civil and criminal cases.
Additional Information:
Additional requirements:
- A conviction history will be required for candidates selected for this position.
- A background check will be required for candidates selected for this position.
The Seattle Police Department is a great place to work. With roughly 1,850 employees, it is big enough to meet and work with a variety of people, while small enough that you will get to know many of your co-workers. Working for the City of Seattle offers a very generous retirement and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision.
Seattle Police enjoys a national reputation for excellence; known for our training, and our support for technology and innovation.
HOW TO APPLY : Apply online at http:// www.seattle.gov/jobs. A computer is available for use to complete an on-line application and is located at the Personnel Department, Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500, Seattle, WA 98124-4028. Please refer to JOB # 2014-00145
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to City of Seattle.
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This position starts available on: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:48:21 GMT