State of Washington · 2 weeks ago
Paralegal 2, Torts Division, Tacoma
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$62K/yr - $83K/yr
4+ years expThe State of Washington's Attorney General’s Office is seeking a Paralegal 2 in the Torts Division. The role involves conducting legal research, analyzing legal documents, and providing support during claim and lawsuit investigations.
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Responsibilities
Adept in 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 utilizing Westlaw, library resources, available databases and the internet on assigned multi-issue tort claims with high dollar exposure. Prepare research reports. Review, organize, and evaluate damage information, calculate damages (medical costs, wage loss, property damage) and prepare, maintain, and update damages
Recommend strategic options to Assistant Attorneys General during claim and lawsuit investigation, including analysis of legal issues, based on available agency and claimant/plaintiff evidence
Design, develop and implement methods for gathering client records for utilization in support of 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 Service liaisons, and other stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Combination of four 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
One years' experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service
You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work
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
Preferred
Experience in civil litigation
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
Bereavement Leave
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Company
State of Washington
Washington state public employees help to create a working Washington built on education and innovation, where all Washingtonians thrive.
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