Paralegal , Regional Services Division, WA State Office Attorney General

Overview

Position and Salary
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 stipend may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement 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 per year;
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Additional benefits include Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more.

We offer flexible schedules and telework options for most positions, a Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance Program, and various affinity groups to foster community and connection.

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 is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, working to deliver high-quality legal services.

The AGO engages in:

• Economic justice and consumer protections
• Social justice and civil rights
• Criminal justice and public safety
• Other related legal services

Our agency also represents the State before the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and trial courts in matters involving the state’s interests. Learn more about the AGO at the official site.

The Wenatchee office includes attorneys and professional staff who support multiple departments and programs, including:

• Department of Children, Youth and Families in juvenile dependency and related licensing matters
• Department of Social and Health Services in adult protective services matters
• 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

Paralegal 1 staff provide critical support for Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) in litigation of state matters, preparation for trial, and applying knowledge of court rules related to legal practice, subject matter, and court filing procedures in civil and appellate matters.

As a Paralegal 1, you may perform duties such as analyzing facts, preparing documents and pleadings, scheduling and interviewing witnesses, researching legal issues, coordinating litigation preparation, tracking case status, and drafting legal notices.

If you are interested in a dynamic career that protects the interests of the people of Washington, please apply to join our team.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification in addition to the listed position.

• Combination of three years of experience through the following options:
  • Paralegal certification
  • Two-year paralegal degree
  • Paralegal plus (or nine-month paralegal, post BA) certification
• And/or paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney
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  * You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work

The most competitive candidates will possess the following skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of paralegal processes and procedures
• Experience in components…