Seattle City Attorney's Office
Paralegal | Employment | Civil Division
Seattle City Attorney's Office, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
Paralegal | Employment | Civil Division role at
Seattle City Attorney's Office . Position Description
With more than 200 attorneys and professional staff, the Seattle City Attorney’s Office is one of the largest law offices in Seattle and the third-largest public law office in the state. The office aims to make Seattle a safe, healthy, empowered, and thriving community. The team seeks to address historical injustices in the court system with self-examination and to pursue justice with integrity, creativity, and fairness. We value transparency, innovation, and collaboration with community partners to achieve outcomes that promote equity, accountability, and healing. The Seattle City Attorney's Office is seeking a Paralegal to join the Employment Section, which includes three other Paralegals, twelve Assistant City Attorneys, and two Legal Assistants. The Employment Section advises and litigates complex employment matters arising from the City of Seattle’s workforce of over 10,000 employees across City departments. The work is dynamic and fast-paced. We take a collaborative, team-oriented approach to litigation and advice work, aiming to build effective teams and strong relationships with City departments and leadership. Paralegals in the Employment Section are valued members of our enthusiastic and experienced team. The Paralegal in this position will support Assistant City Attorneys representing the City in employment-related matters in various forums, including state and federal court lawsuits, administrative cases at PERC and Civil Service Commissions, and labor arbitrations. They will assist in all aspects of representation, including factual investigation, coordinating record collections, managing discovery, and active participation in trials, arbitrations, and civil service proceedings. Responsibilities
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Assisting attorneys in preparing for, strategizing, and representing the City at trials, hearings, and arbitrations. Working closely with attorneys and legal assistants to ensure high-quality work product delivered in a timely manner. Performing legal, factual, and records research. Drafting and assisting with preparation of documents, including communications, records requests, pleadings, discovery, and requests for information. Preparing and organizing documents for responding to discovery requests and for use as exhibits for depositions and motions. Providing eDiscovery support, including initiating litigation holds and coordinating collection of physical and electronic records from records custodians across City departments, tracking records collection, preserving metadata, and maintaining chain of custody. Conducting Microsoft Purview M365 searches and exports (Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint). Staging documents for ingestion into the Nuix Discover review platform and coordinating document review and production. Assisting attorneys in responding to requests from administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC, DOL). Assisting attorneys in other duties as assigned to provide effective legal representation. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and at least five years of paralegal experience, or Certification from a nationally accredited paralegal program and three years related experience, or Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work. Desired Qualifications: Litigation expertise, including discovery, deposition and trial preparation in civil litigation. Familiarity with eDiscovery processes and platforms (e.g., Nuix Discover, Relativity, Logicull, iPro). Working knowledge of state, federal, and appellate court rules. Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the City. Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Professionalism, integrity, and adherence to City and legal ethics rules. Ability to work independently and take direction from multiple attorneys with differing priorities, with strong follow-up and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, attorneys, supervisors, and clients. Application Information
Application Process
– To have your application considered, you must: Complete the online City of Seattle Application Attach: Cover Letter describing your interest, and Resume detailing relevant experience (PDF, DOC, or DOCX). Submission Guidelines
– Apply on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Materials must be attached to the application prior to the closing date. For assistance with the online process, contact the Office of Human Resources at LAW_HR@seattle.gov. Additional Information
– The City of Seattle promotes the Race and Social Justice Initiative and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. The compensation range is listed in the posting, and benefits include vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and comprehensive health and retirement options. Work Environment
– The City may offer a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days remote), subject to change based on business needs. Who may apply
– This position is open to all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Contact
– For questions, contact LAW_HR@seattle.gov. Other job notes
The original posting included additional items and unrelated content; this description has been refined to focus on the Paralegal | Employment | Civil Division role and essential information.
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Paralegal | Employment | Civil Division role at
Seattle City Attorney's Office . Position Description
With more than 200 attorneys and professional staff, the Seattle City Attorney’s Office is one of the largest law offices in Seattle and the third-largest public law office in the state. The office aims to make Seattle a safe, healthy, empowered, and thriving community. The team seeks to address historical injustices in the court system with self-examination and to pursue justice with integrity, creativity, and fairness. We value transparency, innovation, and collaboration with community partners to achieve outcomes that promote equity, accountability, and healing. The Seattle City Attorney's Office is seeking a Paralegal to join the Employment Section, which includes three other Paralegals, twelve Assistant City Attorneys, and two Legal Assistants. The Employment Section advises and litigates complex employment matters arising from the City of Seattle’s workforce of over 10,000 employees across City departments. The work is dynamic and fast-paced. We take a collaborative, team-oriented approach to litigation and advice work, aiming to build effective teams and strong relationships with City departments and leadership. Paralegals in the Employment Section are valued members of our enthusiastic and experienced team. The Paralegal in this position will support Assistant City Attorneys representing the City in employment-related matters in various forums, including state and federal court lawsuits, administrative cases at PERC and Civil Service Commissions, and labor arbitrations. They will assist in all aspects of representation, including factual investigation, coordinating record collections, managing discovery, and active participation in trials, arbitrations, and civil service proceedings. Responsibilities
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Assisting attorneys in preparing for, strategizing, and representing the City at trials, hearings, and arbitrations. Working closely with attorneys and legal assistants to ensure high-quality work product delivered in a timely manner. Performing legal, factual, and records research. Drafting and assisting with preparation of documents, including communications, records requests, pleadings, discovery, and requests for information. Preparing and organizing documents for responding to discovery requests and for use as exhibits for depositions and motions. Providing eDiscovery support, including initiating litigation holds and coordinating collection of physical and electronic records from records custodians across City departments, tracking records collection, preserving metadata, and maintaining chain of custody. Conducting Microsoft Purview M365 searches and exports (Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint). Staging documents for ingestion into the Nuix Discover review platform and coordinating document review and production. Assisting attorneys in responding to requests from administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC, DOL). Assisting attorneys in other duties as assigned to provide effective legal representation. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and at least five years of paralegal experience, or Certification from a nationally accredited paralegal program and three years related experience, or Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work. Desired Qualifications: Litigation expertise, including discovery, deposition and trial preparation in civil litigation. Familiarity with eDiscovery processes and platforms (e.g., Nuix Discover, Relativity, Logicull, iPro). Working knowledge of state, federal, and appellate court rules. Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels of the City. Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Professionalism, integrity, and adherence to City and legal ethics rules. Ability to work independently and take direction from multiple attorneys with differing priorities, with strong follow-up and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, attorneys, supervisors, and clients. Application Information
Application Process
– To have your application considered, you must: Complete the online City of Seattle Application Attach: Cover Letter describing your interest, and Resume detailing relevant experience (PDF, DOC, or DOCX). Submission Guidelines
– Apply on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Materials must be attached to the application prior to the closing date. For assistance with the online process, contact the Office of Human Resources at LAW_HR@seattle.gov. Additional Information
– The City of Seattle promotes the Race and Social Justice Initiative and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. The compensation range is listed in the posting, and benefits include vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and comprehensive health and retirement options. Work Environment
– The City may offer a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days remote), subject to change based on business needs. Who may apply
– This position is open to all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Contact
– For questions, contact LAW_HR@seattle.gov. Other job notes
The original posting included additional items and unrelated content; this description has been refined to focus on the Paralegal | Employment | Civil Division role and essential information.
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