Paralegal , Regional Services Division, Vancouver

Paralegal 3, Regional Services Division, Vancouver

Location: Vancouver, Washington
Employment type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Salary Range: $67,992 – $91,464 (Paralegal
3)

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) seeks a full‑time Paralegal 3 for its Regional Services Division (RSD) in Vancouver. The position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) and is permanent.

The role supports attorneys in the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), drafting petitions to terminate parental rights, preparing guardianship petitions, negotiating settlements, and conducting trial preparation. The incumbent supervises three paralegals in the Vancouver RSD office, participates on the office management team, and trains new paralegals in juvenile court practice and procedures. The position also provides feedback and assists with the development and implementation of new office processes and procedures.

Required experience and education:

• Six (6) years of legal experience, or
• Paralegal certification (or two‑year paralegal degree, or nine‑month paralegal/post‑BA certification), and/or
• Paraprofessional experience supporting an attorney, or
• Two years as a Paralegal 2 in Washington State Service, or
• Paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work.

Examples of acceptable paraprofessional experience include:

• Preparing legal pleadings and legal correspondence
• Ensuring timely and proper service of legal documents
• Calculating, verifying, and calendaring critical events and dates
• Managing case files and exhibits
• Tracking and organizing discovery documents
• Researching legal issues and verifying citations and references for accuracy

• Knowledge of Court Rules and local procedure
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge of DCYF and/or termination of parental rights matters and guardian ships
• Proficiency with Law Manager and/or File Vine

Washington State offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision for employees and dependents
• Vacation, sick leave, and other leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans
• Life insurance
• Dependent care assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition waiver
• Deferred compensation
• Employee recognition leave
• Wellness Program, Infants in the Workplace Program, Employee Assistance Program

In addition to completing the online application, attach the following documents to your profile to be considered:

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

Read the following information completely:

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The initial screening will focus on the completeness of the work‑experience and education sections of your application.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the work‑experience section.
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.

The AGO is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or the use of a trained guide or service animal. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team .

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The AGO values diversity, equity and inclusion. The agency has received the 2019 Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network Outstanding Agency Award and earned the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award for employee wellness.