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 stipends 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 & dependent(s);
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, and more. The State also offers flexible schedules and telework options for most positions, a Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance Program, and affinity groups to foster community and connection.

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General:
Learn more about the AGO and its work serving the people of Washington. The Wenatchee office is comprised of 10 attorneys and 12 professional staff and represents multiple state agencies and departments.

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.

As a Paralegal 1, you may be entrusted to perform some of the following duties: analyze facts, compose documents and pleadings, schedule and interview witnesses, research legal issues and evaluate the facts of cases, coordinate the preparation for litigation, track status of cases from summons to trial, and draft legal notices.

If you are interested in a dynamic career that protects the interests of the people of Washington, please apply and become part of our team. This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.

Combination of three years of experience
* through:

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

and/or

• Paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney

* 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:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in Paralegal processes and procedures
• Experience in the components of trial preparation
• Knowledge and proper application of court rules, procedures and requirements
• Utilization of court systems (Odyssey, JIS/JABS)
• Understanding the components of electronic discovery processes
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form
• Ability to problem solve and implement decision-making in daily work
• Multi-task and/or shift priorities to conduct necessary business
• Work independently and research/state and agency policies
• Effectively use Microsoft Office Suite, case management systems, and databases

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest describing your specific qualifications for the position;
• A current resume detailing experience and education.

• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The…