Job Description
Salary
$37.97 - $48.13 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Appt/Exempt
Job Number
2026-26882
Department
PAO - Prosecuting Attorneys
Division
Criminal
Opening Date
03/31/2026
Closing Date
4/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit F4 : L117-PAO
Full- or Part-Time Full Time
Summary
Internal Applicants Only This position is open only to current employees of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Applicants must serve and pass their six-month probation period in their current position in order to be eligible to apply. Supervisor: Angela Blocki
Salary: Range 49 - $37.97 (step one) - $48.13 (step ten) *
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, our core business hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm.; an alternative schedule is subject to supervisor's approval.
Work Location: In-person/telecommuting- This position will work out of the King County Courthouse and the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) as needed.
Job Duties
- Organize, batch, and bates stamp voluminous amounts of discovery
- Assist in uploading digital evidence
- Become proficient in using the tools within Evidence.com
- Provide coverage for counterpart in other location
- Monitor discovery requests in the email queue
- Work closely with deputies, paralegals, law enforcement and the Filing and Records units to ensure that discovery is handled in the proper manner
- Assist in preparing digital evidence (e.g. eLodi, eDiscovery, Evidence.com)
- Maintain the bench warrant log
- Upload closed case digital evidence
- Scan in physical file discovery paperwork / digital evidence
- Trouble shoot any digital files that won't play correctly
- Actively participate in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions.
- Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Other responsibilities may be added or changed as business needs evolve.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks that require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment and the ability to anticipate needs and appropriately respond.
- Possession of excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team-environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with and respond in a positive, experienced and helpful manner with diverse individuals; analytical and critical thinking skills to make decisions and initiate action.
- Skill for proven time management in effectively and accurately handling multiple tasks within short deadlines.
- Possession of basic paralegal skills including identification of legal problems, knowledge of legal terminology, interpretation and application of laws, rules, and regulations is preferred.
- Ability to work well under pressure and unexpected responsibilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion involving highly critical matters.
- Skill in using computers and a variety of software such as Prosecutor by Karpel-PbK (with training), Evidence.com, Word, Adobe Pro, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; familiarity with JABS, SAW, JBRS, Accurint and other criminal justice programs is a plus.
- Desire to learn a wide variety of new skills and be able to adapt to and work comfortably in a fast-paced work environment and have knowledge of legal office practices and procedures, particularly in the Criminal Division.
- Support Race, Equity and Social Justice policies and principles; desire to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Receptive to instructions, feedback, and coaching.
- Must have demonstrated predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and courtroom proceedings is desired.
Supplemental Information
Application Process:
PAO employees who are represented by Teamsters Local No. 117 will receive priority consideration . There exists a broken rung in many organizations that can make attaining formal positions challenging to historically excluded groups. We are not requesting a detailed expression of interest, as we prefer to keep barriers for applying low and will look forward to hearing about experience and aspirations for the role during the interview process.
Selection Process
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, qualified bargaining unit members will be invited to participate in a panel interview process.
*Employees with less than 2 years of service will receive .25 per hour less than the hourly salary table due to a mandatory contribution toward the Teamsters Pension Trust that was voted by members of Teamsters Local No. 117.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- 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
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal 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
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Trial period, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours