Paralegal - Regional Services Division, WA State Office Attorney General

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The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent, full‑time Paralegal 1 in the Regional Services Division. This position is located in Vancouver, Washington and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Paralegal 1 (Range 51) salary range: $55,836 – $75,108 per year. 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.

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 one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, 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. Flexible schedules and telework options are available for most positions, along with a Wellness Program, an Employee Assistance Program, and numerous affinity groups to foster community and connection.

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, the Legislature, and the Governor. The Office comprises nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality legal services. Key focus areas include:

• 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 much more.

The Regional Services Division is made up of seven sections located in communities across Central and Western Washington. The division provides legal services to a variety of state agencies and institutions of higher education in the surrounding counties. Through sharing information and strategies, employees in Regional Services deliver excellent legal services while actively engaging in their local communities.

Our Paralegal 1 staff provide critical support for Assistant Attorneys General 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.

• Analyze facts, compose documents and pleadings, schedule and/or interview witnesses.
• Research legal issues and evaluate the facts of cases.
• Coordinate the preparation for litigation, track status of cases from summons to trial.
• Draft legal notices.

Apply for this dynamic career that protects the interests of Washington residents and become part of our team.

Combination of three years of experience through:

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

or

• Paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney.

You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work.

Most competitive candidates will possess the…