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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Paralegal 3, Labor & Industries Section of the Tacoma Division

Pierce County – Tacoma, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$67,992/mo - $91,464/mo

6+ years exp

NEOGOV, representing the State of Washington, is seeking a Paralegal 3 for the Tacoma Division of the Attorney General's Office. This role involves providing advanced paralegal assistance, primarily in mediation of appeals and supporting attorneys in legal practices, particularly for the Department of Labor & Industries.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Mediation of appeals before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals

Under the supervision of an Assistant Attorney General, represent the Department of Labor & Industries at mediation conferences conducted by the Board

Review appeal files prior to the first settlement conference

Analyze complex legal and factual issues or obtain additional information

Conduct investigation to gather relevant information and documents

Contact other parties in an effort to resolve appeals

Perform legal and medical research as is required by the facts of each appeal and ensure court rules are followed

Correspond with others, including potential witnesses and opposing counsel

Prepare proposals for settlement and evaluate proposals from other parties, consulting Department employees or senior attorneys

Participate in negotiations, discuss and analyze settlement potential with client contacts, and obtain settlement authority to enter into agreements on behalf of the client agency

Communicate with the Department by memoranda describing accomplished settlements

For assigned cases that do not resolve in mediation, forward files for assignment to attorneys in a timely manner, with a completed review summary that identifies issues, relevant case-related information, potential witnesses, and a narrative as to negotiations in the course of mediation, using prescribed forms

Position may require travel to outlying counties within the State

Qualification

Paralegal certificationMediation practicesLegal researchPreparing legal pleadingsCommunication skills

Required

Combination of six 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 OR Two years' experience as a Paralegal 2 in Washington State Service

Examples of paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney: 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

Knowledge of mediation practices