Paralegal , Corrections Division, Olympia

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The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for multiple permanent full‑time Paralegal 2 positions in the Corrections Division. The positions are located in Olympia, Washington, and represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $61,644 – $82,872 (Effective 07/01/2025). 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.

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, 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. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. We also provide Flexible schedules and part‑time/hybrid telework options; a Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which offers counseling, webinars, and other free support resources;

and numerous employee‑driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans, and more.

Are you interested in working with a tight‑knit and collaborative team of paralegals and attorneys representing and advising the Department of Corrections on a wide variety of legal issues? The Corrections Division is looking for Paralegal 2s to support two primary units within the division: the Civil Rights Unit and the Habeas Corpus and Sentencing Unit.

The Civil Rights Unit defends the Department of Corrections and its employees in civil rights actions, Public Records Act cases, and personal restraint petitions related to prison conditions. These cases critically impact the state’s corrections system and range from straightforward pro‑se civil rights matters to class action litigation challenging the constitutionality of prison conditions and programs. In addition, the units serve as client contacts and legal advisers for the Department of Corrections and frequently work closely with DOC officials.

The Habeas Corpus & Sentencing Unit represents the state in all federal habeas corpus cases filed by offenders in state custody who challenge their convictions or sentences pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. The unit also represents the Department in a significant number of personal restraint petitions and advises DOC on a variety of sentencing and community custody issues. It advises the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board and represents the Board in personal restraint proceedings, and the Clemency and Pardons Board.

This Paralegal 2 position will be assigned work by managers based on the need and demands of the units and clients of the division.

The Corrections Division is currently filling several Paralegal 2 positions, and this posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Our Paralegal 2 staff provide critical support to Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) in litigation of state matters, requiring a high degree of knowledge of legal concepts and practices. Under the general direction of an AAG, you may be entrusted to perform some of the following duties:

• Composing initial drafts of documents, notices, and other legal pleadings
• Managing the organization of complex litigation, which includes utilizing databases for tracking documents and ensuring easy accessibility to the litigation team
• Drafting declarations
• Gathering and organizing documents for production in discovery
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests
• Assisting attorneys in preparing for depositions
• Assisting with legal research
• Assist…