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.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for a high volume of restitution discovery managementInvolves acute analytical review of criminal cases to determine restitution claimsPreparation of those claims for presentation to the court and attendance at restitution hearingsServes as a restitution resource for the office and as the VAU point for general victim, attorney, insurance inquiries and correspondenceProvides 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 staffSkillsKnowledge of legal office practices and procedures particularly in the Criminal DivisionExcellent 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 concernsSkill 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 prioritiesAbility to prepare, organize and manage voluminous restitution legal documents for filing with the Clerk's OfficeSkill in viewing a task from beginning to end and obtaining all information needed so that necessary time deadlines are metAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a strong attention to detailAbility to perform assigned job duties with frequent interruptionsSkill in maintaining confidentiality and discretion involving highly critical mattersAbility to problem-solve and identify needed procedural and policy changesExcellent math, computer and organizational skills are requiredExcellent written and oral communication skills, with strict attention to detail, are requiredAdvance 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 ProSkill to work independently and follow through on given assignments as well as be a part of a team and interact appropriately with othersAbility to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with co-workers, management, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement, community partners and the general publicAbility to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendanceAbility to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes, and apply procedures using good judgment; ability and willingness to accept supervision, coaching and feedbackActively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussionProvide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvementBenefitsExcellent 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 dependentsLife and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependentsRetirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation planTransportation program and ORCA transit pass12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidaysGenerous vacation and paid sick leavePaid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leavesFlexible Spending AccountWellness programsOnsite activity centersEmployee Giving ProgramEmployee assistance programsFlexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on positionTraining and career development programsCompany OverviewKing County is one of the best places to work in Washington and one of the state's largest employers with 14,000 dedicated employees. It was founded in 1852, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://kingcounty.gov/.



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