Domestic Violence Paralegal - City of Auburn

Note: Flexible or partial hybrid schedule possible, dependent on work obligations, needs of the office, and successful probation period.

The City of Auburn Legal department represents the City in its day-to-day operations. The legal Department is located at the Auburn City Hall building and consists of four divisions: Civil, Prosecution, Real estate and the City Clerk's office.

The Department is looking to add a talented new Domestic Violence Paralegal to the city prosecuting Team team. In this position, you will perform assist City prosecutors in the preparation and prosecution of criminal cases, and serving as a liaison between the City prosecutors and the victims of domestic violence and other victim-related cases.  This position may also be assigned to support other civil and criminal cases and actions as needed.

Our ideal candidate has the...

• 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.

OUR CITY
The City of Auburn is home to over 80,000 residents and encompasses over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and is part of two counties - King and Pierce.  The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members