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NEOGOV · 20 hours ago

Civil Paralegal

Coupeville Campus, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$22.38/hr - $26.22/hr

NEOGOV is seeking a full-time Civil Paralegal to join the Island County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. This role involves providing paralegal support in various civil matters and requires strong communication skills and a commitment to public service.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide paralegal support to the attorneys of the Civil Division

Maintain client confidences and comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct

Assist attorneys in preparing, organizing, filing, and serving legal pleadings, exhibits, and discovery

Schedule and attend court and administrative hearings and proceedings

Review potential changes to the Island County Code

Conduct pre-attorney review of contracts

Communicate effectively with others by mail, email, and telephone

Maintain calendars, files, correspondence and documents

Respond to public records requests

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil law knowledgeLegal terminologyOrganizational skillsParalegal CertificateUser-level computer skillsCommunication skillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate, Professional Legal Secretary (PLS), and/or equivalent work experience

Valid driver's license

Knowledge of, and experience with, civil laws applicable in a municipal practice

Knowledge of legal terminology, proper format for legal pleadings and briefs, and rules and procedures of courts and administrative bodies

Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of sensitive material

Strong organizational and communication abilities

Strong user-level computer skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Medical: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for most eligible employees and dependents.

Dental: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members for basic dental coverage (buy-up options are available).

Life and Disability Insurance: Employees are provided basic coverage of $24,000 and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.

Retirement: Island County employees participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (additional 457(b) deferred-compensation plans are also available).

Life Flight: Island County pays 100% of the premium for emergency air transport coverage.

11 paid holidays each year

Generous paid time off and Washington-required sick leave

Flexible Spending Account(optional)

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Pet Insurance (optional - employee paid)

Additional benefits are available to be elected (employee-paid).

Student debt? Working for Island County can provide relief! Island County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for full time employees.