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  Req#: 5289550
  Salary: $88,218.00 - $102,834.00 Annually
  Location : Suite 2050 Seattle, WA
  Job Type: Civil Service Exempt, Regular, Full-time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 2026-00440
  Department: Law Department
  Opening Date: 03/31/2026
  Closing Date: Continuous
  
  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 is the third-largest public law office in the state. Our office is committed to making Seattle a safe, healthy, empowered, and thriving community for everyone. We strive to address historical injustices within the court system with self-examination and to pursue justice in Seattle with integrity, creativity, and fairness. We believe working transparently, innovatively, and in collaboration with our partners in the community is necessary to achieve outcomes that promote equity, accountability, and healing.
  
  The Constitutional and Complex Litigation Section defends lawsuits against the City of Seattle and brings affirmative litigation in practice areas including constitutional, charter, regulatory, ethics, public records, and municipal and local government powers. Additionally, attorneys are involved in litigation involving the Seattle Police Department defending § 1983 cases alleging violations of constitutional rights and representing the City in inquest trial proceedings.
  
  The Seattle City Attorney's Office is seeking a litigation paralegal to work in the Constitutional and Complex Litigation Section. The position will provide litigation support to the attorneys in the section at both the trial and appellate phases in City, State, and Federal court actions.
  
  This posting will remain available until the position is filled.
  Job Responsibilities
  
  
  • Performing factual research, including document review, management, and records research
  • Managing pre-trial discovery, including preparation of discovery requests and responses, document collection from departmental clients, document review, organization and indexing, and preparation of document and deposition summaries
  • Assisting attorneys to prepare for hearings and trials, including proofreading and cite-checking of briefs, preparation of trial notebooks and court copies
  • Assisting in preparation of witness testimony, oral and written
  • Preparing and complete court filings and service of documents
  • Managing court deadlines
  • Reviewing large volume of electronic and hard copy records for responsiveness and redaction
  • Providing other assistance to the section, office, and the team as required
  
  Qualifications
  To be successful in this role, you will have:
  
  • Working knowledge of court rules in City, State, and Federal trial and appellate courts.
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    1. Organize and track multiple complex projects simultaneously
    2. Collaborate with individuals at all levels, addressing complex and high-profile problems
    3. Work independently, providing timely results
    4. Manage court deadlines, discovery, witness preparation, and general trial preparation.
  • Working level proficiency in:
  1. Proofreading, with attention to detail
  2. Case management software such as Nuix or Relativity
  3. Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  
  This position requires one of the following:
  
  • A bachelor's degree and two years' experience performing paralegal duties
    • A certification from a nationally accredited paralegal training institution and three years of related experience
    • A combination of education, training, and experience that provides an equivalent background
  
  Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  Additional Information
  Additional Information
  
  Application Process - For your application to be accepted, you must:
  
  • Complete the online City of Seattle Application
  • Include the following required attachments (.pdf preferred, .doc, or .docx format accepted):
    1. Cover Letter describing your interest in the position.
    2. Resume detailing your relevant experience.
  
  Application Submission Guidelines - All applicants are required to apply on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the Government Jobs site. Note: The required documents listed in the above "Application Process" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resources on or before the closing date indicated above at should you need assistance with the online application process.
  
  Race and Social Justice Initiative - The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. We seek individuals who will work toward the goals of the
  
  Compensation - The full pay range for this step-progression position is $42.25 - $49.25 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $42.25 hourly. Current City employees' starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions. Advanced initial step placement may be considered under limited circumstances, but step salaries are not subject to negotiation.
  
  Benefits - The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, 12 official holidays and 2 floating holidays, sick, and paid parental leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees. City Attorney's Office employees also have the opportunity to participate in a defined benefits retirement program. More information about benefits can be found at
  
  Workplace Environment - Currently, the Seattle City Attorney's Office has a Flexible Work Arrangements Policy. Employees have the option to work a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days remote). This is subject to change as circumstances and business needs dictate.
  
  Who may apply - This position is open to all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
  
  The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics. The Seattle City Attorney's Office encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.
  
  Questions? Contact our Human Resources team at
  The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
  
  More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
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  Did you include all required documents with your application? (Cover Letter and Resume)
  • Yes
  • No
  
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  Do you have a bachelor's degree and two years of experience performing paralegal duties, a certification from a nationally accredited paralegal training institution, and three years of related experience, or a combination of education, training, and experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work?
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  • No
  
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  The City and the Seattle City Attorney's Office have a commitment to ending institutional racism. Describe a time you took action to further equity.
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