Description

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.
Position and Salary Information
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 1 in the Regional Services Division. This position is located in Bellingham, Washington and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Paralegal 1 (Range 51) salary range: $52,620 – $70,800
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.

• 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!

• Department of Social and Health Services and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families in juvenile litigation in Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan counties, as well as licensing of facilities such as for Foster Care providers and child care licensing matters. This subject matter includes child abuse and neglect and termination of parental rights.
• Department of Social and Health Services responsible for Adult Protective Services, the subject matter areas included vulnerable adult guardianships and protections orders.
• The Department of Labor and Industries in Workers Compensation matters.
• The Department of Employment Security in unemployment compensation appeals.
• The Department of Licensing in driver's license revocation and suspension matters.
• Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College, Skagit Valley College, and Educational Service District 189.

Duties

What does a Paralegal 1 do?
Our Paralegal 1 staff provide critical support for Assistant Attorneys General in litigation of state matters, preparing for trial, and applying knowledge of court rules related to legal practice, subject matter, and court filing procedures in civil and appellate matters.
As a Paralegal 1, you may be entrusted to perform some of the following duties: analyze facts, compose documents and pleadings, schedule and/or interview witnesses, research legal issues and evaluate the facts of cases, coordinate the preparation for litigation, track status of cases from summons to trial, and draft legal notices.
If you are interested in a dynamic career that protects the interests of the people of Washington, please apply and become part of our team.
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.

Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information