Paralegal ; w​/ in-training from LA- Seattle, Tacoma & Thurston County, Attorney General's Office

Overview

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is recruiting for multiple full-time, permanent Paralegal 1 positions. Positions may be based in our Olympia, Seattle, Tacoma, or Tumwater office locations. With the exception of a few, most positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). An in-training option from Legal Assistant 3 is available.

Apply for multiple positions with one application. This recruitment announcement will be used to fill multiple, full-time, permanent positions within the same classification. This pooled application system means that your application may be seen by multiple hiring teams while you apply once.

The AGO offers a workplace that supports work-life balance and professional growth. If you are a legal support professional seeking a collaborative environment where you can contribute to Washington State’s legal matters, consider joining our team as a Paralegal 1 or Legal Assistant 3 with a six-month in-training program to Paralegal 1.

Salary

• Paralegal 1:
  Range 51, $55,836 – $75,108 (annual).

King County Paralegal 1s receive 5% Group C Assignment Pay.

• Legal Assistant 3:
  Base salary ranges start at $49,428 – $66,372 (Range 46) with additional assignment pays where applicable.

Legal Assistant 3s assigned to King County receive 15% Group C Assignment Pay;
King and Thurston Counties receive 10% Group C Assignment Pay respectively. Base pay may vary based on internal equity, knowledge, skills, and experience.

When promoting from Legal Assistant 3 to Paralegal 1, Article 42.9 of the WFSE CBA or WAC  will be applied to base salary. Additional assignment pay may apply for Seattle office location (King County Location Pay, 5%) and for positions requiring dual language skills (5%).

Washington State offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees and dependents;
Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays; PERS retirement;
Life Insurance; and additional programs such as Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Waiver, and more. We also offer:

• Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, Infants in the Workplace, and Employee Assistance Program;
• Affinity groups and a culture of inclusion.

Paralegal 1 staff provide critical support to Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) in the 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. Example responsibilities include:

• Analyze facts
• Compose documents and pleadings
• Schedule and/or interview witnesses
• Research legal issues and evaluate case facts
• Coordinate litigation preparation
• Track case status from summons to trial
• Draft legal notices

Some AGO positions may require fingerprint-based background checks. If hired into an affected position, you may be subject to additional background checks.

In-Training Defined: An in-training is on-the-job instruction designed for candidates with less experience than the goal classification. We are open to considering Legal Assistant 3 candidates who will train on-the-job with the goal of moving into Paralegal
1. Upon successful completion and demonstration of required knowledge, you will be promoted to Paralegal 1.

For those seeking to advance in the legal support career and make a direct impact on Washington residents, AGO may be the right fit.

The AGO serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, the Legislature, and the Governor. The Office comprises nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff. The AGO focuses on economic justice, civil rights, criminal justice, and broader legal services in Washington State.

Questions about this recruitment or assistance with the application process: contact HR Employment .gov. If you experience technical difficulties with the application, call NEOGOV at  or email

Entering at the Legal Assistant 3 level with in-training to Paralegal 1: Combination of two years of experience…