Paralegal , Regional Services Division, WA State Office Attorney General

Description

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The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 1 in the Regional Services Division. This position is located in Wenatchee, WA and will support the Children, Youth and Families Division. This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

• Paralegal 1 Salary Range (Range 51): $55,836 – $75,108 annual.
• The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• The following stipends may apply based on position requirements: 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend for incumbents in positions designated as requiring dual language skills.

Washington State offers competitive benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees and dependents;
Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; PERS;
Life Insurance; and additional programs such as Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, and more. Flexible schedules and telework options are available for most positions, along with wellness and assistance programs and affinity groups.

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General – Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State. The AGO serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office comprises nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, working to deliver high-quality legal services.

We focus on:

• Economic justice and consumer protections
• Social justice and civil rights
• Criminal justice and public safety

Our agency has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts. Learn more about the AGO here.

The Wenatchee office includes 10 attorneys and 12 professional staff. The office represents:

• Department of Children, Youth and Families in juvenile dependency litigation and licensing; offices in Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, and Grant counties.
• Department of Social and Health Services in adult protective services guardianship matters and licensing matters in the same counties.
• Department of Labor and Industries in Workers Compensation matters.
• Department of Employment Security in unemployment compensation appeals.
• Department of Licensing in driver’s license revocation and suspension matters.
• Wenatchee Valley College and Educational Service District 171.

Legal Services Provided: The office provides representation through litigation and client advice, including hearings and trials in juvenile and superior court and administrative hearings. Attorneys also handle cases appealed to the Court of Appeals and Washington Supreme Court.

Wenatchee is located at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers in central Washington, with extensive litigation experience in a small, team-oriented office.

Paralegal 1 staff provide critical support for Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) in litigation of state matters, preparing for trial, and applying knowledge of court rules related to legal practice, subject matter, and court filing procedures in civil and appellate matters. Duties may include analyzing facts, drafting documents and pleadings, interviewing witnesses, researching legal issues, coordinating preparation for litigation, tracking case status, and drafting legal notices.

If you are interested in a dynamic career protecting the interests of the people of Washington, please apply and become part of our team.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification.