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Paralegal 2, Labor and Industries Division, Seattle
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Paralegal 2
The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 2 in the Labor and Industries Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $61,644 - $82,872 (Effective 7/1/2025). 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: Note: Effective July 1, 2025, Paralegal 2s assigned to work within King County receive Group C Assignment Pay in addition to their base pay. The Group C pay percentage received at this classification is a limited premium and applies at the Paralegal 2 classification. King County Paralegal 2s 5% Group C Assignment Pay. Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend. 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. 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 part-time/hybrid telework options; A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, 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. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference! About the Labor and Industries Division: The Labor and Industries Division is comprised of 51 attorneys and 55 professional staff in Tumwater and Seattle. There is someone handling L&I litigation at every AGO location, but the Labor and Industries Division has primary responsibility for assigning cases and providing advice to the Department of Labor and Industries. The Labor and Industries Division represents and advises the Department regarding the state's industrial insurance program, workers' compensation benefits, questions about fair wages and prevailing wage requirements, workplace conditions, and safe work environments, contractor and building issues, crime victim claims, and other issues for workers and employers. The division handles a wide variety of cases from entry level to highly complex matters, and has a robust appellate litigation program. The work touches all businesses and workers in Washington, and is of central importance to the business economy of our state. Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2: This position will provide legal support statewide for L&I's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and perform work as a Critical Event Reader. This position will offer a lot of challenges, as well as rewards. DOSH You'll work with AAG's to independently compose formal discovery requests. Review and prepare responses to formal discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, as well as CR30(b)(6) deponents. Draft and prepare motions pertaining to discovery and motions for default. Review opposing parties' answers to discovery requests for completeness, evasiveness, and propriety of objections. Working as part of a trial team, you'll collaborate, coordinate and cooperate in the completion of all required discovery in a case, as well as: Research, review and analyze facts of cases; Identify legal issues; Develop rapport with, secure cooperation from and interview potential witnesses; Compose comprehensive interview memoranda/reports; Identify possible witnesses and other possible sources of information and evidence; Recommend and carry out further investigative activities; Prepare case for hearing or trial, including exhibits, ER 904 Disclosures; documentary evidence and demonstrative exhibits; Assist attorney in preparing for and taking part in depositions, hearing or trial; and Prepare deposition summaries, objection logs and organize trial notebooks. As directed by AAG, appear on behalf of the Department at mediation conferences (either in person or by phone) before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. Prepare written report on the results of each mediation conference attended. Design and utilize computer databases to organize, maintain, summarize and prepare documents, records, transcripts, audio recordings, photographs and other tangible records and documents, as well as case analysis. Critical Event Reader Enter essential case data into the case management system (CMS) per agency and divisional business rules and established office procedures. Apply specialized knowledge of various court rules related to legal practice subject matter and court filing procedures to set critical events in CMS. Qualifications: Combination of four years of experience* through: Paralegal certification Two-year paralegal degree Paralegal plus (or nine-month paralegal, post BA) certification, and/or Three years' experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service. *You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work. Skills and abilities: Candidates for this position are preferred to have knowledge and/or experience as follows: Litigation experience Discovery experience Industrial insurance law, worker's compensation benefits and premiums, worker fraud, and crime victims' compensation claims. Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) law, safety and health regulations Contractor and electrical citations Practice and procedure of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Practice and procedure of the Office of Administrative Hearings 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: Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting. You may not reapply to this posting for 30 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, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests: Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO. 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.
The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 2 in the Labor and Industries Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $61,644 - $82,872 (Effective 7/1/2025). 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: Note: Effective July 1, 2025, Paralegal 2s assigned to work within King County receive Group C Assignment Pay in addition to their base pay. The Group C pay percentage received at this classification is a limited premium and applies at the Paralegal 2 classification. King County Paralegal 2s 5% Group C Assignment Pay. Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend. 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. 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 part-time/hybrid telework options; A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, 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. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference! About the Labor and Industries Division: The Labor and Industries Division is comprised of 51 attorneys and 55 professional staff in Tumwater and Seattle. There is someone handling L&I litigation at every AGO location, but the Labor and Industries Division has primary responsibility for assigning cases and providing advice to the Department of Labor and Industries. The Labor and Industries Division represents and advises the Department regarding the state's industrial insurance program, workers' compensation benefits, questions about fair wages and prevailing wage requirements, workplace conditions, and safe work environments, contractor and building issues, crime victim claims, and other issues for workers and employers. The division handles a wide variety of cases from entry level to highly complex matters, and has a robust appellate litigation program. The work touches all businesses and workers in Washington, and is of central importance to the business economy of our state. Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2: This position will provide legal support statewide for L&I's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and perform work as a Critical Event Reader. This position will offer a lot of challenges, as well as rewards. DOSH You'll work with AAG's to independently compose formal discovery requests. Review and prepare responses to formal discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, as well as CR30(b)(6) deponents. Draft and prepare motions pertaining to discovery and motions for default. Review opposing parties' answers to discovery requests for completeness, evasiveness, and propriety of objections. Working as part of a trial team, you'll collaborate, coordinate and cooperate in the completion of all required discovery in a case, as well as: Research, review and analyze facts of cases; Identify legal issues; Develop rapport with, secure cooperation from and interview potential witnesses; Compose comprehensive interview memoranda/reports; Identify possible witnesses and other possible sources of information and evidence; Recommend and carry out further investigative activities; Prepare case for hearing or trial, including exhibits, ER 904 Disclosures; documentary evidence and demonstrative exhibits; Assist attorney in preparing for and taking part in depositions, hearing or trial; and Prepare deposition summaries, objection logs and organize trial notebooks. As directed by AAG, appear on behalf of the Department at mediation conferences (either in person or by phone) before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. Prepare written report on the results of each mediation conference attended. Design and utilize computer databases to organize, maintain, summarize and prepare documents, records, transcripts, audio recordings, photographs and other tangible records and documents, as well as case analysis. Critical Event Reader Enter essential case data into the case management system (CMS) per agency and divisional business rules and established office procedures. Apply specialized knowledge of various court rules related to legal practice subject matter and court filing procedures to set critical events in CMS. Qualifications: Combination of four years of experience* through: Paralegal certification Two-year paralegal degree Paralegal plus (or nine-month paralegal, post BA) certification, and/or Three years' experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service. *You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work. Skills and abilities: Candidates for this position are preferred to have knowledge and/or experience as follows: Litigation experience Discovery experience Industrial insurance law, worker's compensation benefits and premiums, worker fraud, and crime victims' compensation claims. Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) law, safety and health regulations Contractor and electrical citations Practice and procedure of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Practice and procedure of the Office of Administrative Hearings 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: Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting. You may not reapply to this posting for 30 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, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests: Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO. 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.