Paralegal , Torts Division, Tacoma

Paralegal 2, Torts Division, Tacoma

Employer: State of Washington

Location: Tacoma, Washington

Employment Type: Full-Time

Recruiting for a permanent, full‑time Paralegal 2 position in the Torts Division. Salary range $61,644 – $82,872, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, retirement, and more.

• Adept at court rule and statute interpretation and legal calendar calculations.
• Provide critical analysis of legal documents to identify legal issues.
• Independently conduct legal, medical, and other technical research using Westlaw, library resources, databases, and the internet on assigned multi‑issue tort claims with high dollar exposure. Prepare research reports.
• Review, organize, and evaluate damage information and calculate damages (medical costs, wage loss, property damage) and maintain up‑to‑date damages.
• Recommend strategic options to Assistant Attorneys General during claim and lawsuit investigation, based on available agency and claimant/plaintiff evidence.
• Design, develop, and implement methods for gathering client records to support settlement or legal defense.
• Compile, analyze, and/or present case and claim data for reporting to Division and AGO leadership, client agency representatives, Department of Enterprise Services liaisons, and other stakeholders.

• Four years of experience through paralegal certification, a two‑year paralegal degree, or paralegal plus, and/or paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney.
• Alternative qualifications include one year of experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service and related paraprofessional experience.
• Experience in civil litigation preferred.
• Strong legal research, analytical writing, problem‑solving, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care assistance, tuition waiver, and Deferred Compensation
• Employee wellness programs and employee assistance program

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 or gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process may contact HR Employment.gov.