Position Details

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism when communicating with victims and when providing information to difficult citizens.
• Ability to work timely and under pressure.
• Ability to be punctual, diligent, and reliable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Primary Duties

In this role you will:

• Assist the City’s prosecution staff with victim and/or witness interviews and maintaining contact with domestic violence case victims and witnesses.
• Consult with management, communicates with the court, police, jail personnel, and/or private treatment agencies to obtain and relay information related to pending domestic violence and victim-related criminal cases.
• Assists Prosecutors with trial preparation, to include issuing subpoenas, contacting witnesses, and coordinating witness interviews.
• Assesses the interests and needs of victims of domestic violence and other victim-related criminal cases, and provides appropriate legal victim support, to include, educating victims about the process of domestic violence prosecution; attending court hearings as directed; and/or referring victims to social service agencies.
• Maintains knowledge of legal terminology, documents, and procedures relevant to court proceedings; administrative proceedings; municipal organizational structure and operations; and court rules.

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of college-level course work in sociology, psychology, law enforcement, or other closely related field

• Three (3) years of experience in a legal office environment;

• any combination of education, experience, and training that can demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the primary responsibilities for this position

• Valid state driver’s license without impending loss required at time of appointment.
• Applicants must successfully complete fingerprinting and background check.
• This position will be required to complete the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Certification Test to be allowed to view sensitive information and have unescorted access while at the Police Department (per Washington State Patrol ACCESS unit).

• Graduated from an accredited paralegal program,

• one year of criminal or civil paralegal experience

• A Notary Public License

Additional Information

Why choose the City of Auburn?

• 
  Competitive salary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• Front-loaded WA Paid Sick Leave with additional sick leave accruals each pay period
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• and more!