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.
Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 1 in the Social and Health Services Section of the Christine O.
Gregoire Spokane Division. This position is located in Spokane, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
Paralegal 1 Salary Range 51 : $54,204 - $72,924. 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 following stipends may apply based on position requirements :
- Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
- Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.
- Excellent benefits : Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical / Dental / Vision for employees & dependent(s);
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.
With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options for most positions, a Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance Program, and numerous affinity groups to foster community and connection.
Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State.
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 :
- Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
- Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
- Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
- And much more!
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.
One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019.
Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2022 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.
Division Information :
The Christine O. Gregoire Spokane Division provides legal services in Eastern Washington to many agencies and institutions of state government.
The Social and Health Services Section is fast-paced, complex, and litigation intensive. SHS focuses on our vulnerable populations, handling cases involving children and vulnerable.
They also handle licensing matters involving foster homes, adult family homes and daycares.
What does a Paralegal 1 do?
This position supports AAGs by performing complex legal support functions, i.e., organize and maintain case files during litigation, independently prepare legal pleadings and correspondence, including motions, proofreads, set hearings, ensure witness fee agreements are prepared and returned for processing, uses calendar and case management systems to manage cases, trains others on technology and software used to perform legal work, trains and / or mentors lower level staff and serves as resource for staff regarding technical legal assignments.
This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Combination of three years of experience through paralegal certification, two-year paralegal degree, and / or paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney.
You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position :
- A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
- A current resume detailing experience and education.
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY :
- You may not reapply to this posting for 60 days.
- The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov.
- A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
- Please be sure to remove private information such as your Social Security number, date of birth, etc.
- All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
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.
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.
com. For assistance with the application process, please contact Nikki Williams at [email protected] or (360) 596-8891.
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