Legal Assistant , Multidivisional Legal Services section – Christine O. Gregoire Spokane Division

Description

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The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Legal Assistant 1 in the Multidivisional Legal Services section of the Christine O. Gregoire Spokane Division. This position is located in Spokane, Washington, and is not union-represented. Legal Assistant 1 (Range 42) salary range: $45,024 – $60,132
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 AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Washington State offers one of the most competitive 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. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:

• Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ , Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

The Spokane Multidivisional section is made up of the Department of Transportation, Department of Licensing, Employment Security Department (ESD), Department of Corrections; the Eastern Washington State Historical Society, and various institutions of higher education, including Eastern Washington University and Big Bend Community College and the Community Colleges of Spokane.

In support of the mission and values of the Attorney General’s Office and under direct supervision in a legal setting, independently performs a variety of complex clerical and basic technical legal assignments in an efficient, positive and professional manner within the Multi Legal Services Section (MLS) of the Spokane Division. 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.

• Option 1:
  High School diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience including a minimum of one year of experience in a legal environment;
• Option 2:
  Two years of legal office experience;
• Option 3: A combination of three years of college education and/or relevant experience;
• Option 4: A two year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal studies or related field of study.

Skill & Abilities:
This position provides clerical and litigation support to the Department of Transportation, Department of Licensing, Employment Security Department (ESD), Department of Corrections;
Labor and Personnel, the Eastern Washington State Historical Society, and various institutions of higher education, including Eastern Washington University, Big Bend Community College and the Community Colleges of Spokane. The most competitive candidates will have knowledge of:

• Specialized Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Use case management software, such as Law Manager, to create matters, enter data, find records, and run simple queries. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, i.e., Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Adobe. Knowledge of Outlook shared mailboxes.
• Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Use legal templates to do initial pleadings…