Paralegal II

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Paralegal II
The candidate will be providing a wide variety of legal support to attorneys and working both collaboratively and independently to assist in preparations for and monitoring of several different kinds of litigation matters. Proceedings and venues include arbitration proceedings as outlined in Collective Bargaining Agreements, Unfair Labor Practice Complaints and Representation Cases through Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission, non-union personnel complaints through Washington State Personnel Resources Board, faculty adjudications brought through the University of Washington Faculty Code, and administrative review procedures under the APA in Superior Court. Performing research as requested by attorneys using legal reference materials, University policy and procedure manuals, legislative and administrative codes and rules, and legal research tools such as Westlaw Next and PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). Gathering client documents and identify potential witnesses and sources of information for litigation matters. Draft, distribute, track, and follow up on responses to requests for information. Create and manage a document log to track documents received and responses to requests for information. Organize, read and analyze incoming client documents to create case summaries, identify further potential sources of information, and assist in developing the University’s strategy and argument in the matter. Communicate with clients to gather their responses to formal discovery requests. Organize and track responsive documents, and work collaboratively with attorneys to review and produce discovery responses. Investigate case facts, issues, background information and case status as requested by attorneys. This may include investigations of employees and University programs; research on applicable laws, policies, contracts and standards; interviewing potential witnesses; and utilizing databases to track case status, documents filed, next steps and hearing dates. Work independently and collaboratively with attorneys to analyze information gathered in order to identify and organize witnesses and exhibits for hearings. This may include developing illustrative exhibits and delegating work to the legal assistant on the team. Attend hearings as requested to assist with organization and distribution of exhibits, and taking notes. Assist the division’s Public Records Coordinator in responding to AGO public records requests. This may include helping in the collection of potentially responsive documents, reviewing and redacting documents based on AGO guidelines, and final production to the AGO Public Records Office. Review and prioritize incoming mail for all assigned attorneys. Determine critical events for attorneys and input on office-wide calendar for reference and reminders. Screen phone calls, attend meetings, review policies, and perform miscellaneous legal or administrative work.

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