POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Paralegal serves as a leader through the provision of legal support. The position of Paralegal performs a variety of legal and administrative support responsibilities. This position is responsible for supporting public records requests and compliance; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying investigations; and case management and tracking. The individual in this position provides back-up in technical as well as routine administrative tasks and conducts investigations. The individual in this position will be required to exercise independent decision-making abilities and make decisions within parameters established with their supervisor, handle multiple time-sensitive tasks and resolve difficult and/or delicate parent, staff and community issues. Excellent judgment, human relations, multitasking and organizational ability are needed to independently prioritize and appropriately respond to time-sensitive, legal, compliance and contractual issues. This position responds daily to a wide variety of emails and calls, many of which require the ability to manage conflict, problem-solve, and exhibit a high degree of confidentiality.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- Demonstrate a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and ability to carry out assigned duties.
- Demonstrate proficiency at multi-tasking and organization skills.
- Demonstrate aptitude and ability to use legal terminology; local, state and federal court rules and their application; legal forms and documents and their processing; and sources for checking legal citations.
- Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
- Demonstrate customer service and have the ability to effectively interact with administrators, staff and other community members.
- Demonstrated aptitude and ability to effectively serve as a communication link with various organizations, employees, departments and the public.
- Structure and format reports and graphs on a variety of software systems.
- Work effectively under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
- Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, parents, principals, administrators, vendors, outside agencies and the general public
- Routinely resolve problems and make decisions based on good judgment.
- Research and analyze data and make recommendations.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency.
- Work independently and collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate.
- Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students.
- Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
- Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision.
- Speak, read and follow written communications in English Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority.
- Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
- Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public.
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Associate degree, Bachelor's degree preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Experience working in a public agency.
- Knowledge of Washington State laws and regulations.
- Previous work experience with a law firm or law office.
- Knowledge in investigation techniques.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $138,757.00 - $153,842.00 per year

Benefits:

• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• On the road

Ability to Commute:

• Gig Harbor, WA 98332 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gig Harbor, WA 98332: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person