State of Washington
Overview
Position and Salary The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time
Paralegal 2
in the Torts Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $61,644 - $82,872. 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. Excellent benefits Washington State offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees and dependents; Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; Life Insurance; and additional benefits such as Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, and more. We also offer: Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options A Wellness Program, Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program Employee resource groups and other wellness and community initiatives
About the Torts Division The Torts Division defends tort claims and lawsuits against all state agencies, officers and employees. Cases involve theories of liability for state actions such as highway design, release of inmates, injuries on state property, medical malpractice, employment, childcare and custody, auto accidents, maritime injuries, false arrests and use of force. Attorneys also provide legal and risk management advice to the Office of Financial Management and state agencies on tort matters.
Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2
Adept in court rule and statute interpretation and legal calendar calculations.
Provide critical analysis of legal documents to identify legal issues.
Independently conduct legal, medical and other technical research utilizing Westlaw, library resources, databases and the internet on assigned multi-issue tort claims with high dollar exposure. Prepare research reports. Review, organize, and evaluate damage information, calculate damages (medical costs, wage loss, property damage) and prepare, maintain, and update damages.
Recommend strategic options to Assistant Attorneys General during claim and lawsuit investigation, including analysis of legal issues, based on available agency and claimant/plaintiff evidence.
Design, develop and implement methods for gathering client records for support of settlement or legal defense.
Compile, analyze, and/or present case and claim data for reporting to Division and AGO leadership, client agency representatives, Department of Enterprise Services liaisons, and other stakeholders.
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 Research notes that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage all interested individuals to apply and allow us to evaluate your knowledge, skills, and abilities with an equity lens.
Combination of four 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 one year’s experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service
*You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work.
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
Skills and Abilities: Experience in civil litigation preferred.
About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General The AGO serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, the Legislature and the Governor, with nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff. The office focuses on economic justice and consumer protections, social justice and civil rights, criminal justice and public safety, and more.
Economic justice and consumer protections
Social justice and civil rights
Criminal justice and public safety
And more
Learn more about the AGO. The agency values diversity and inclusion and has received recognitions for wellness and inclusion initiatives.
Application Instructions In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents:
A letter of interest describing qualifications
A current resume detailing experience and education
Read the following information carefully:
Review your application for accuracy before submitting
You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days
Initial screening will be based on the work experience and education sections of the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire
A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section
All information may be verified and documentation may be required
The AGO does not use the E-Verify system
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. For hearing impairment, 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. If you are having technical difficulties with your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
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Position and Salary The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time
Paralegal 2
in the Torts Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $61,644 - $82,872. 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. Excellent benefits Washington State offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees and dependents; Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; Life Insurance; and additional benefits such as Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, and more. We also offer: Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options A Wellness Program, Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program Employee resource groups and other wellness and community initiatives
About the Torts Division The Torts Division defends tort claims and lawsuits against all state agencies, officers and employees. Cases involve theories of liability for state actions such as highway design, release of inmates, injuries on state property, medical malpractice, employment, childcare and custody, auto accidents, maritime injuries, false arrests and use of force. Attorneys also provide legal and risk management advice to the Office of Financial Management and state agencies on tort matters.
Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2
Adept in court rule and statute interpretation and legal calendar calculations.
Provide critical analysis of legal documents to identify legal issues.
Independently conduct legal, medical and other technical research utilizing Westlaw, library resources, databases and the internet on assigned multi-issue tort claims with high dollar exposure. Prepare research reports. Review, organize, and evaluate damage information, calculate damages (medical costs, wage loss, property damage) and prepare, maintain, and update damages.
Recommend strategic options to Assistant Attorneys General during claim and lawsuit investigation, including analysis of legal issues, based on available agency and claimant/plaintiff evidence.
Design, develop and implement methods for gathering client records for support of settlement or legal defense.
Compile, analyze, and/or present case and claim data for reporting to Division and AGO leadership, client agency representatives, Department of Enterprise Services liaisons, and other stakeholders.
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 Research notes that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage all interested individuals to apply and allow us to evaluate your knowledge, skills, and abilities with an equity lens.
Combination of four 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 one year’s experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service
*You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work.
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
Skills and Abilities: Experience in civil litigation preferred.
About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General The AGO serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, the Legislature and the Governor, with nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff. The office focuses on economic justice and consumer protections, social justice and civil rights, criminal justice and public safety, and more.
Economic justice and consumer protections
Social justice and civil rights
Criminal justice and public safety
And more
Learn more about the AGO. The agency values diversity and inclusion and has received recognitions for wellness and inclusion initiatives.
Application Instructions In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents:
A letter of interest describing qualifications
A current resume detailing experience and education
Read the following information carefully:
Review your application for accuracy before submitting
You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days
Initial screening will be based on the work experience and education sections of the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire
A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section
All information may be verified and documentation may be required
The AGO does not use the E-Verify system
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. For hearing impairment, 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. If you are having technical difficulties with your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
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