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State of Washington · 4 months ago

Paralegal 1 - Seattle, Tacoma & Thurston County, Attorney General's Office

Walla Walla, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$56K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

The Washington State Office of the Attorney General is recruiting for multiple full-time, permanent Paralegal 1 positions. The role involves providing critical support to Assistant Attorneys General in litigation, preparing for trial, and performing various legal tasks such as analyzing facts, composing documents, and coordinating litigation preparation.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Paralegal certificationTwo-year paralegal degreeParaprofessional experienceLegal researchDocument preparationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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

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

Examples of paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney include: Preparing legal pleadings and legal correspondence, Ensuring and verifying timely and proper service of legal documents, Calculating, verifying, and calendaring critical events and other dates, Managing case documents, files and exhibits, Tracking and organizing discovery documents, Researching legal issues and verifying legal citations and references for accuracy

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 part-time/hybrid telework options

A Wellness Program

An Infants in the Workplace Program

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