Paralegal 2 with In-training, Children, Youth, and Families Division, Olympia

Position and Salary

The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 2 in the Children, Youth, and Families Division. This position is located in Olympia, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Note : there is the possibility of an in-training from the Paralegal 1 level.

Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range : $61,644 - $82,872

Paralegal 1 (Range 51) salary range : $55,836 - $75,108

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

In-Training Defined

An in-training is on-the-job instruction designed for candidates with less experience than the required goal classification to learn and grow into a higher-level role. In this job posting, we are open to considering those eligible at the Paralegal 1 level who are interested in learning on-the-job with the goal of moving into the Paralegal 2 role. You'll gain the competencies and skills needed to successfully perform your duties while being supported by your supervisor, manager, and coworkers. Upon successful completion of your training and demonstrating knowledge of the position requirements, you will be promoted into the Paralegal 2 level.

Benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical / Dental / Vision for employees and dependents; Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. We also offer :

• Flexible schedules and part-time / hybrid telework options.
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinars, 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.

About the Children, Youth, and Families Division

The Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) Division is comprised of 34 attorneys and 31 professional staff who together provide advice and representation to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Staff in each Attorney General's Office location handle litigation for DCYF, and the CYF Division has the responsibility for doing so locally, as well as coordinating this work for the AGO statewide and advising DCYF leadership.

Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2

This position works within a highly collaborative team environment in the Juvenile Litigation (JUV) section, supporting the mission of the Attorney General's Office and the division's client agency, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

This paralegal will assist our Juvenile Litigation AAGs with trial preparation, collaborating and coordinating all aspects of the process.

Under the direct supervision of the Paralegal 3 Supervisor, the duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :

Qualifications

Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.

To qualify at the Paralegal 1 level

Combination of three years of experience through :

and / or

To qualify at the Paralegal 2 level

Combination of four years of experience through :

and / or

OR

The most competitive candidates will possess the following skills and abilities

Demonstrated Knowledge of and Experience in :

Demonstrated Ability to :

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General

The Attorney General's Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes :

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state's interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.

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 / gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov

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