Paralegal

The City of Renton is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to join our legal team in delivering and enhancing effective legal services for the City. Responsibilities include supporting attorneys at every stage of criminal proceedings, such as case management, discovery, trial preparation, legal research and drafting, document management, and coordinating communication among witnesses, attorneys, and internal departments. The candidate works independently and exercises a high level of discretion. Experience in municipal or district courts, as well as familiarity with criminal defense or prosecution, is highly desirable.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years of college-level coursework in Paralegal Studies or related field
• 3 years secretarial or administrative support experience in legal office, including at least 1 year of paralegal experience.
• Notary Public License or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Successful passing of a required background check.

2025 Annual Salary as listed
2026 Annual Salary $84,012 - $102,264

If invited to interview applicants will be notified via email in January

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) plan enrollment.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of paralegal, legal administrative, secretarial, clerical and public relations duties to assist the City's attorneys; perform a variety of legal office support activities.
• Draft, review and/or prepare legal documents including but not limited to pleadings, memoranda, affidavits, correspondence, ordinances, resolutions, legislation, agenda bills, contracts, subpoenas, and discovery requests related to criminal and/or civil proceedings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete case files; arrange for filing and service of legal documents; deliver material to courts as needed.
• Independently monitor assigned cases to include investigating facts or cases, conducting research, recommending potential witnesses, and assisting with interviews.
• Track legal matters and maintain related legal and technical files and records, including brief