[Hiring] Paralegal 1 @State of Washington

Role Description

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 1 position in the Multidivisional Legal Services Section located in Spokane, Washington. This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

As a Paralegal 1, you may be entrusted to perform some of the following duties:

• Analyze facts
• Compose documents and pleadings
• Schedule and/or interview witnesses
• Research legal issues and evaluate the facts of the cases
• Coordinate the preparation for litigation
• Track status of cases from summons to trial
• Draft legal notices

Specific to the Multidivisional Legal Services Section in Spokane, you will:

• Prepare pleadings, documents, and correspondence
• Organize and prepare litigation documents for trial
• Provide case management
• Provide support for Department of Licensing, Employment Security Department, the Eastern Washington State Historical Society, and various institutions of higher education
• Provide back-up support for Public Records Spokane Division Coordinator

Qualifications

• Combination of three years of experience through:
  • Paralegal certification
  • Two-year paralegal degree
  • Paralegal plus (or nine-month paralegal, post BA) certification
  • Paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in:
  • Knowledge of Paralegal processes and procedures
  • Experience in all components of trial preparation
  • Experience in state and federal courts filing procedures
  • Utilization of court systems, i.e., Odyssey, JIS/JABS
• Demonstrated Ability to:
  • Effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms
  • Problem solve and implement decision-making skills in daily work assignments
  • Multi-task and/or shift priorities to conduct necessary business
  • Work independently
  • Research and comply with state and agency policies and procedures
  • Effectively use Microsoft Office Suite applications, case management systems, and databases

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s)
• Vacation, Sick, 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
• Flexible schedules and telework options for most positions
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous affinity groups to foster community and connection