Paralegal 2, Tacoma Division, WA State Office of the Attorney General
Washington State
- Pierce County, WA Tacoma, WA
- $58,104-78,120 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
- Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.
Agency InformationWASHINGTON STATE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALJoin an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State.The Attorney General's Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve 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, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes:
- Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
- Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
- Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
- And
Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state's interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO .Commitment to DiversityDiversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2021 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.Division Information
The Tacoma Division is comprised of 42 attorneys and 57 professional staff. The division is the “face of the AGO” in communities in Pierce and Kitsap counties. This division provides a wide variety of legal services for a number of different client agencies, including the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF); Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS); Department of Labor & Industries (L&I); Employment Security Department (ESD); and Department of Licensing (DOL). Employees in the Tacoma office also handle tort matters on behalf of various state agencies.DutiesWhat does a Paralegal 2 do?Labor and Industries Section
Under the supervision of the Paralegal 3, this position provides litigation paralegal support to the AAGs in the L&I Section of the Tacoma Division. The majority of the employee's work will be providing paralegal support to AAGs by answering discovery, preparing file review memos, and performing other projects on cases in litigation. In addition, the employee will assist with reading testimony and other tasks necessary for cases at superior court. As needed, the employee may also handle mediation conferences before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. The employee's substantive legal work is supervised by AAGs. The employee performs complex paralegal duties requiring a high degree of knowledge of legal concepts, issues and research which, absent the paralegal, would be performed by an AAG.Social and Health Services Section
We are looking for a Paralegal who wants to join our team in providing services to families that need assistance in the safety and care of their children. This litigation work is high volume and fast paced and the subject matter could range from juvenile dependency to a program-wide case having a significant impact on statewide budgets or programs. Our Paralegal provides litigation support to the division attorneys to include, but are not limited to, trial & deposition preparation, drafting legal documents, handling electronic discovery, reviewing agency records, conducting complex legal research, etc. The Paralegal will also collaborate with the AAGs in developing legal strategy, and analyzing, selecting, and summarizing documents to identify information relevant to factual or legal issues.QualificationsDesired Qualifications:
Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.Combination of four years of experience through paralegal certification, two-year paralegal degree, and/or paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney.OR
Three years' experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service.
You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work.Supplemental InformationAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: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.
- Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
- You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
- The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience” and “education” sections of your application in
- All information may be verified and documentation may be required.