Supervising Paralegal , Social & Health Services Division, Seattle

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The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full‑time Paralegal 2 supervisor in the Social & Health Services Division located in Seattle, Washington and represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Salary range: $61,644 – $82,872. Base pay will consider internal equity and candidate experience.

• Effective July 1, 2025, Paralegal 2s assigned to work within King County receive Group C Assignment Pay adding 5% to base pay.
• Incumbents assigned to the Seattle office receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.

Washington State offers a competitive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees and dependents, Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave, 11 Paid Holidays, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. Flexible schedules and part‑time/hybrid telework options and a Wellness Program are also available.

The division provides legal support to DCYF and DSHS, handling child abuse, neglect, and termination of parental rights proceedings; vulnerable adult protection and guardianship proceedings; foster care, child‑care, and adult family home administrative proceedings; and appeals. The fast‑paced high‑volume litigation requires excellent communication and time‑management skills and a commitment to child advocacy.

Supervisory:
Supervises, trains, and coaches legal support staff; assists in prioritizing work; manages hiring and disciplinary processes; approves leave and schedule requests; enhances employee effectiveness through appraisal and professional development.

Legal support:
Performs complex paralegal duties at an expert level, drafts pleadings and briefs, verifies legal citations, schedules meetings and hearing dates, and keeps attorneys’ calendars up to date.

Management team:
Coordinates with the Administrative Office Manager and other division managers; drafts new office procedures; attends regular and special management meetings.

Combination of four years of experience through:

• Paralegal certification
• Two‑year paralegal degree
• Paralegal plus (or nine‑month post‑BA) certification

or one year experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service.

Examples of paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney include preparing pleadings, managing case documents, tracking discovery, researching legal issues, and verifying citations.

The most successful candidate will have familiarity with juvenile abuse/neglect litigation or family law, ability to manage a heavy workload, knowledge of court rules, effective use of related databases, and must communicate effectively. Exposure to highly distressing materials regarding sexual, physical, and psychological abuse and neglect will occur.

The Attorney General’s Office touches the lives of every resident in Washington State. The agency is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff delivering high‑quality legal services to state officials, agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, universities, and the Legislature.

Diversity is critical to the success of the AGO. The agency fosters inclusive, respectful environments and seeks to reach all cultures and backgrounds. The AGO is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or retaliation.

Complete the online application and attach a letter of interest describing specific qualifications for the position and a current resume. Carefully review your application for accuracy before submitting. All initial screenings will be solely based on the contents of the “work experience” and “education” sections of the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that the AGO is committed to ensuring a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation may contact the recruitment team at HR Employment.gov or the Washington Relay Service at 1‑800‑676‑3777 or .