King County Department of Local Services, Permitting Division
SUMMARY:
This is a unique opportunity to help shape land use and environmental regulations in King County, Washington. You will support local officials in updating regulations that direct growth and development, and protect public safety, clean water, and salmon habitat, especially in the face of climate change. You will apply the best practices to decision-making, support clear communications and community engagement, and navigate potentially conflicting policy priorities. You will be an essential part of the team advancing King County’s bold goals for salmon recovery, clean water, open space conservation, climate change preparedness, and supporting local food and farms, especially as our region grows.
You will thrive in this position if . . .
You are creative problem solver who likes to collaborate across disciplines to achieve the best outcomes for the environment and the communities we serve;
You are skilled at presenting policy, science, and customer service considerations to decision-makers;
You are customer focused and committed to public service;
You are energized by finding solutions to potentially conflicting policy and community interests;
You are comfortable charting a path forward in the face of ambiguity; and
You have strong attention to detail and legislative experience.
Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice: The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering equity, racial and social justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to “ True North ” values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.
JOB DUTIES:
Applying equity, racial and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to:
Prepare proposed land use and environmental code updates and public rules, in coordination with County, State and regional stakeholders, necessary to implement state and federal mandates and achieve County goals and policies.
Prepare proposed code updates, in coordination with County, State and regional stakeholders for green building construction, energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable site development and other building and fire code provisions tailored for the kinds of new development and major redevelopment occurring in unincorporated King County.
Seek advice from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to support development of code updates and legislation and to address questions that arise during public and Council review.
Prepare State Environmental Policy Act checklists in support of ordinance and code development.
Prepare proposed code updates, in coordination with County, State and regional stakeholders.
Develop and provide educational materials, training and capacity building within the division and department to help the public understand county regulations and comment opportunities, and to support excellent customer service.
Represent the Permitting Division at the countywide Teams, the Regional Code Collaboration and other inter-agency groups.
Maintain and support a culture of superior customer service.
Communicate in all media and at all times in ways that reflect well upon King County, the County Executive, the department, and the incumbent; lead by example with other team members.
Scrupulously honor commitments made to internal and external customers.
Foster professional and healthy relationships with other departments, agencies, and partners.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience with developing and applying local land use policy and codes in rural or urban environments.
Experience and passion for identifying and resolving policy and code barriers and conflicts to advancing complex growth management or natural resource management goals.
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to apply both law and science to policy and code updates.
Experience with developing and supporting state or local legislative proposals through drafting, review, amendment, and adoption.
Exceptional communication skills: ability to listen, provide feedback, and negotiate outcomes as needed; skill at facilitating diverse groups of participants to express their views and help design solutions in a constructive and non-threatening environment.
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and partnerships across disciplines and differing constituent interests.
Advanced experience making presentations and recommendations to and supporting the work of elected and appointed bodies; advanced skills in working successfully within a political framework.
Strong project management stills.
Skill in advanced-level problem solving.
Strong familiarity with land use legal theory and principles; knowing when to seek legal advice.
Strengths in arraying, analyzing, and presenting complex data sets and information, such as demographic data and other tabular and geo-spatial data sets.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's or professional degree in public administration, urban/regional planning, architecture, and use law or a related field or combination of education and professional experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements.
Experience with developing and applying local land use policy and codes in rural and urban environments.
Experience with developing and implementing local land use and environmental regulations that meet the needs of changing state and federal requirements.
Experience developing and implementing complex communication strategies.
Experience with King County, Washington State, and Federal code promulgation process or similar.
Jan 17, 2024
Full time
SUMMARY:
This is a unique opportunity to help shape land use and environmental regulations in King County, Washington. You will support local officials in updating regulations that direct growth and development, and protect public safety, clean water, and salmon habitat, especially in the face of climate change. You will apply the best practices to decision-making, support clear communications and community engagement, and navigate potentially conflicting policy priorities. You will be an essential part of the team advancing King County’s bold goals for salmon recovery, clean water, open space conservation, climate change preparedness, and supporting local food and farms, especially as our region grows.
You will thrive in this position if . . .
You are creative problem solver who likes to collaborate across disciplines to achieve the best outcomes for the environment and the communities we serve;
You are skilled at presenting policy, science, and customer service considerations to decision-makers;
You are customer focused and committed to public service;
You are energized by finding solutions to potentially conflicting policy and community interests;
You are comfortable charting a path forward in the face of ambiguity; and
You have strong attention to detail and legislative experience.
Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice: The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering equity, racial and social justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to “ True North ” values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.
JOB DUTIES:
Applying equity, racial and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to:
Prepare proposed land use and environmental code updates and public rules, in coordination with County, State and regional stakeholders, necessary to implement state and federal mandates and achieve County goals and policies.
Prepare proposed code updates, in coordination with County, State and regional stakeholders for green building construction, energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable site development and other building and fire code provisions tailored for the kinds of new development and major redevelopment occurring in unincorporated King County.
Seek advice from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to support development of code updates and legislation and to address questions that arise during public and Council review.
Prepare State Environmental Policy Act checklists in support of ordinance and code development.
Prepare proposed code updates, in coordination with County, State and regional stakeholders.
Develop and provide educational materials, training and capacity building within the division and department to help the public understand county regulations and comment opportunities, and to support excellent customer service.
Represent the Permitting Division at the countywide Teams, the Regional Code Collaboration and other inter-agency groups.
Maintain and support a culture of superior customer service.
Communicate in all media and at all times in ways that reflect well upon King County, the County Executive, the department, and the incumbent; lead by example with other team members.
Scrupulously honor commitments made to internal and external customers.
Foster professional and healthy relationships with other departments, agencies, and partners.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience with developing and applying local land use policy and codes in rural or urban environments.
Experience and passion for identifying and resolving policy and code barriers and conflicts to advancing complex growth management or natural resource management goals.
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to apply both law and science to policy and code updates.
Experience with developing and supporting state or local legislative proposals through drafting, review, amendment, and adoption.
Exceptional communication skills: ability to listen, provide feedback, and negotiate outcomes as needed; skill at facilitating diverse groups of participants to express their views and help design solutions in a constructive and non-threatening environment.
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and partnerships across disciplines and differing constituent interests.
Advanced experience making presentations and recommendations to and supporting the work of elected and appointed bodies; advanced skills in working successfully within a political framework.
Strong project management stills.
Skill in advanced-level problem solving.
Strong familiarity with land use legal theory and principles; knowing when to seek legal advice.
Strengths in arraying, analyzing, and presenting complex data sets and information, such as demographic data and other tabular and geo-spatial data sets.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's or professional degree in public administration, urban/regional planning, architecture, and use law or a related field or combination of education and professional experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements.
Experience with developing and applying local land use policy and codes in rural and urban environments.
Experience with developing and implementing local land use and environmental regulations that meet the needs of changing state and federal requirements.
Experience developing and implementing complex communication strategies.
Experience with King County, Washington State, and Federal code promulgation process or similar.
American Oversight is looking for a dedicated, organized, and efficient paralegal to join our team and help us shine a light on government misconduct and threats to democracy. We’re a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that uses targeted public records requests and litigation to uncover evidence of corruption, abuse of power, or conflicts of interest.
We leverage our open records expertise to act where corruption and government power overlap. From the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to state transparency laws, we use carefully crafted records requests to extract information from the government. When the government fails to respond as required by law, our team has the expertise to take them to court and enforce the public’s right to hold our leaders accountable. American Oversight has obtained and published more than one million pages of emails, memos, calendars, text messages, and other records — ensuring accountability, exposing misconduct, and often driving significant corrective action, at all levels of government.
The paralegal will support our legal team by keeping outgoing records requests, incoming agency correspondence, and document productions organized. The paralegal will also provide litigation support to our attorneys, including service of process, keeping litigation calendars up-to-date, file maintenance, and more. Our paralegals are a small but vital team that has become the beating heart of American Oversight, keeping the core of our work organized and promptly accessible to the rest of the staff.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific tasks will shift day by day with our work, but depending on your weekly rotation assignment, in a typical week, you will:
Monitor federal FOIA or state records email inboxes for incoming correspondence and document productions from government agencies and offices.
Interact with federal FOIA and state agency open records personnel directly or notify American Oversight attorneys of correspondence requiring their review.
Finalize and file FOIA and state records requests with government agencies.
Create folders and database entries within American Oversight’s document management systems, and track FOIA and open records request deadlines.
Process incoming document productions, including entering production information in databases, saving documents to proper locations, making them text searchable and applying pagination and logos.
Provide litigation case support to attorneys, including service of process, organizing and maintaining litigation files and calendars, and other litigation projects.
Review and research current events to spot issues for potential investigation and to identify opportunities to uncover government malfeasance or unethical conduct through FOIA and state records requests.
Assist legal and investigations teams with drafting FOIA and state open records requests.
Assist legal and investigations teams with document review and drafting administrative appeals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Exceptional organization and project-management skills.
Extraordinary attention to detail.
Sound judgment and the ability to apply existing protocols to a variety of situations while properly identifying when situations do not fit within preexisting processes.
Highly professional communication skills, including the ability to communicate courteously, clearly and concisely in a fast-paced environment with internal and external stakeholders.
A team-player that is able to work collaboratively and seamlessly share responsibilities.
Familiarity with a variety of software programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Flexibility to quickly learn new software programs and systems.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
Interest in government ethics and accountability.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
American Oversight is proudly an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse team. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications listed. We are dedicated to finding the best candidate for the job. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with diverse lived experiences. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure of whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please contact us to discuss your application.
The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $56,000, commensurate with experience. Generous and comprehensive benefits package.
American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
American Oversight is a remote-first organization, and our employees can work from anywhere in the country. Our office in downtown Washington, DC, is an optional workspace when pandemic-related restrictions allow.
Nov 04, 2021
Full time
American Oversight is looking for a dedicated, organized, and efficient paralegal to join our team and help us shine a light on government misconduct and threats to democracy. We’re a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog that uses targeted public records requests and litigation to uncover evidence of corruption, abuse of power, or conflicts of interest.
We leverage our open records expertise to act where corruption and government power overlap. From the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to state transparency laws, we use carefully crafted records requests to extract information from the government. When the government fails to respond as required by law, our team has the expertise to take them to court and enforce the public’s right to hold our leaders accountable. American Oversight has obtained and published more than one million pages of emails, memos, calendars, text messages, and other records — ensuring accountability, exposing misconduct, and often driving significant corrective action, at all levels of government.
The paralegal will support our legal team by keeping outgoing records requests, incoming agency correspondence, and document productions organized. The paralegal will also provide litigation support to our attorneys, including service of process, keeping litigation calendars up-to-date, file maintenance, and more. Our paralegals are a small but vital team that has become the beating heart of American Oversight, keeping the core of our work organized and promptly accessible to the rest of the staff.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific tasks will shift day by day with our work, but depending on your weekly rotation assignment, in a typical week, you will:
Monitor federal FOIA or state records email inboxes for incoming correspondence and document productions from government agencies and offices.
Interact with federal FOIA and state agency open records personnel directly or notify American Oversight attorneys of correspondence requiring their review.
Finalize and file FOIA and state records requests with government agencies.
Create folders and database entries within American Oversight’s document management systems, and track FOIA and open records request deadlines.
Process incoming document productions, including entering production information in databases, saving documents to proper locations, making them text searchable and applying pagination and logos.
Provide litigation case support to attorneys, including service of process, organizing and maintaining litigation files and calendars, and other litigation projects.
Review and research current events to spot issues for potential investigation and to identify opportunities to uncover government malfeasance or unethical conduct through FOIA and state records requests.
Assist legal and investigations teams with drafting FOIA and state open records requests.
Assist legal and investigations teams with document review and drafting administrative appeals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Exceptional organization and project-management skills.
Extraordinary attention to detail.
Sound judgment and the ability to apply existing protocols to a variety of situations while properly identifying when situations do not fit within preexisting processes.
Highly professional communication skills, including the ability to communicate courteously, clearly and concisely in a fast-paced environment with internal and external stakeholders.
A team-player that is able to work collaboratively and seamlessly share responsibilities.
Familiarity with a variety of software programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Flexibility to quickly learn new software programs and systems.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
Interest in government ethics and accountability.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
American Oversight is proudly an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse team. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications listed. We are dedicated to finding the best candidate for the job. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with diverse lived experiences. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure of whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please contact us to discuss your application.
The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $56,000, commensurate with experience. Generous and comprehensive benefits package.
American Oversight is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
American Oversight is a remote-first organization, and our employees can work from anywhere in the country. Our office in downtown Washington, DC, is an optional workspace when pandemic-related restrictions allow.
Reporting to the Senior Litigation Counsel, the Litigation Paralegal is a member of the Legal professional team with primary responsibility for assisting in the management of Endo’s litigation and government investigations. The candidate should be prepared to assist the senior litigation paralegal and in-house counsel with all aspects of litigation management including handling service of process, coordinating discovery and document productions, maintaining case files, calendars and case lists, providing case updates for insurance reporting, and assisting in witness preparation.
All incumbents are responsible for following applicable Division & Company policies and procedures.
Scope of Authority - span of control (work unit, site, department, division, etc.) , monetary value of budget/spend authority ( capital, operating, etc.), P&L responsibility, etc.
Key Accountabilities - key outcomes/deliverables, the major responsibilities, and % of time
Accountability
Responsibilities
% of Time
Litigation Support
§ Assist with receiving, handling and distributing service of process received at Malvern and coordinate service received at other Endo sites.
§ Assist with administering legal holds including answering questions from employees regarding the legal hold process.
§ Assist with managing complex litigation files, including electronic and hard copy case files and developing and maintaining case charts and summaries.
§ Assist with coordinating with other departments at all Endo locations to locate, gather and organize onsite and offsite documents necessary for discovery requests and deposition preparation.
50%
Document Information Requests
§ Assist with identifying and preparing for production, including any necessary redactions, documents responsive to discovery, subpoena, and diligence requests.
§ Assist with obtaining verifications for discovery responses and pleadings.
25%
Claims Handling
§ Assist with making sure proper notice and reporting is made to the company’s insurers for all litigation matters and assist with obtaining updates in connection insurance policy renewals.
§ Provide timely notice of clams to pharmacovigilance department.
§ Assist with handling of pre-litigation claims, with attorney supervision.
15%
Misc.
§ Assist in updating legal policies and training.
§ Assist with downloading, saving and distributing large files.
§ Provide necessary administrative support to the Litigation Group.
5%
Total
100%
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience and certifications required for the job
§ Bachelor’s degree required.
§ Paralegal certification required.
§ 3-5 years progressive legal experience in a corporation, pharmaceutical company and/or law firm experience is preferred.
Knowledge
Proficiency in a body of information required for the job
e.g. knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP/GLP/GCP, Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, etc.
§ Some familiarity with litigation process.
§ Knowledge on how to conduct fact investigation and legal research.
Skills
&
Abilities
Often referred to as “competencies”, leadership attributes, skills, abilities or behaviors that may be enterprise, functional or job specific e.g. coaching, negotiation, calibration, technical writing etc.
§ Strong computer skills including advanced skills with Case Management Software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and ability to learn new software and systems.
§ Good presentation skills.
§ Strong, professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and departments.
§ Strong writing and organizational skills, critical thinking, and reasoning abilities are required.
§ Ability to participate on teams with shared responsibility for outcomes and decision-making; resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.
§ Excellent judgment required.
§ Skills and desire to join and fully participate in a diversified, fast-paced multi-dimensional Legal Department.
Physical Requirements
Physical & mental requirements e.g. lift 40 pounds, walk across plant/warehouse, business travel (% of time), driving as part of work responsibilities, etc.
§ Business travel less than 10% of time.
Oct 12, 2021
Full time
Reporting to the Senior Litigation Counsel, the Litigation Paralegal is a member of the Legal professional team with primary responsibility for assisting in the management of Endo’s litigation and government investigations. The candidate should be prepared to assist the senior litigation paralegal and in-house counsel with all aspects of litigation management including handling service of process, coordinating discovery and document productions, maintaining case files, calendars and case lists, providing case updates for insurance reporting, and assisting in witness preparation.
All incumbents are responsible for following applicable Division & Company policies and procedures.
Scope of Authority - span of control (work unit, site, department, division, etc.) , monetary value of budget/spend authority ( capital, operating, etc.), P&L responsibility, etc.
Key Accountabilities - key outcomes/deliverables, the major responsibilities, and % of time
Accountability
Responsibilities
% of Time
Litigation Support
§ Assist with receiving, handling and distributing service of process received at Malvern and coordinate service received at other Endo sites.
§ Assist with administering legal holds including answering questions from employees regarding the legal hold process.
§ Assist with managing complex litigation files, including electronic and hard copy case files and developing and maintaining case charts and summaries.
§ Assist with coordinating with other departments at all Endo locations to locate, gather and organize onsite and offsite documents necessary for discovery requests and deposition preparation.
50%
Document Information Requests
§ Assist with identifying and preparing for production, including any necessary redactions, documents responsive to discovery, subpoena, and diligence requests.
§ Assist with obtaining verifications for discovery responses and pleadings.
25%
Claims Handling
§ Assist with making sure proper notice and reporting is made to the company’s insurers for all litigation matters and assist with obtaining updates in connection insurance policy renewals.
§ Provide timely notice of clams to pharmacovigilance department.
§ Assist with handling of pre-litigation claims, with attorney supervision.
15%
Misc.
§ Assist in updating legal policies and training.
§ Assist with downloading, saving and distributing large files.
§ Provide necessary administrative support to the Litigation Group.
5%
Total
100%
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience and certifications required for the job
§ Bachelor’s degree required.
§ Paralegal certification required.
§ 3-5 years progressive legal experience in a corporation, pharmaceutical company and/or law firm experience is preferred.
Knowledge
Proficiency in a body of information required for the job
e.g. knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP/GLP/GCP, Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, etc.
§ Some familiarity with litigation process.
§ Knowledge on how to conduct fact investigation and legal research.
Skills
&
Abilities
Often referred to as “competencies”, leadership attributes, skills, abilities or behaviors that may be enterprise, functional or job specific e.g. coaching, negotiation, calibration, technical writing etc.
§ Strong computer skills including advanced skills with Case Management Software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook and ability to learn new software and systems.
§ Good presentation skills.
§ Strong, professional interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and departments.
§ Strong writing and organizational skills, critical thinking, and reasoning abilities are required.
§ Ability to participate on teams with shared responsibility for outcomes and decision-making; resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.
§ Excellent judgment required.
§ Skills and desire to join and fully participate in a diversified, fast-paced multi-dimensional Legal Department.
Physical Requirements
Physical & mental requirements e.g. lift 40 pounds, walk across plant/warehouse, business travel (% of time), driving as part of work responsibilities, etc.
§ Business travel less than 10% of time.