State of Washington
Paralegal 3, Regional Services Division, Vancouver
State of Washington, Vancouver, Washington, United States, 98662
Overview
Position and Salary
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 3 in the Regional Services Division. This position is located in Vancouver, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Paralegal 3 Salary Range 59: $67,992 - $91,464. 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 one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & 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. 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 Regional Services Division
The Regional Services Division is made up of seven sections located in communities across Central, Eastern and Western Washington outside the Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia corridor. The division provides legal services to a variety of state agencies and institutions of higher education in the counties surrounding each of the seven locations. By sharing information and strategies across the division, the employees in Regional Services are able to provide excellent legal services through the efforts of employees who live in and play an active part in the communities they serve.
Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 3 This position supports the work of the Regional Services Division by providing expert paralegal support to attorneys representing Department of Children, Youth, and Families, handling child welfare cases in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Wahkiakum, and Klickitat counties. This position drafts petitions to terminate parental rights, guardianship petitions, negotiates settlements, and conducts trial preparation. In addition, this position has delegated responsibility for administrative supervision of three paralegals in the Vancouver RSD office and serves as a member of the management team for the office. Also trains new paralegals in the practice and procedures of juvenile court. This position is a part of the Vancouver RSD management team and provides feedback and assists with decision making for new processes/procedures for the office.
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 Note: The agency encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. We invite all interested individuals to apply and we will evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities with an equity lens.
Combination of six 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
Two years’ experience as a Paralegal 2 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 include:
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 and references for accuracy
Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of Court Rules
Supervisory experience; Knowledge of Law Manager and/or FileVine
Knowledge of DCYF and/or termination of parental rights matters and guardianships
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:
Economic justice and consumer protections
Social justice and civil rights
Criminal justice and public safety
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. Learn more about the AGO here.
Commitment to Diversity Diversity is critical to the success of the AGO’s mission. We recognize, respect, and appreciate all cultures and backgrounds and foster inclusion of differences. Our approach supports employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive environment.
Recent recognitions include Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network’s Outstanding Agency Award (2019) and the 2024 Washington Wellness Award.
Application Instructions In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered:
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 based on the contents of the “work experience” and “education” sections, completeness of the application material, 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; we are not eligible to extend STEM OPT. For more information, visit USCIS
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations 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, veteran or military status, retaliation, or service animal status. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or seeking 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, contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. If you are having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV toll-free at 855-524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
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The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 3 in the Regional Services Division. This position is located in Vancouver, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Paralegal 3 Salary Range 59: $67,992 - $91,464. 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 one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & 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. 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 Regional Services Division
The Regional Services Division is made up of seven sections located in communities across Central, Eastern and Western Washington outside the Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia corridor. The division provides legal services to a variety of state agencies and institutions of higher education in the counties surrounding each of the seven locations. By sharing information and strategies across the division, the employees in Regional Services are able to provide excellent legal services through the efforts of employees who live in and play an active part in the communities they serve.
Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 3 This position supports the work of the Regional Services Division by providing expert paralegal support to attorneys representing Department of Children, Youth, and Families, handling child welfare cases in Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Wahkiakum, and Klickitat counties. This position drafts petitions to terminate parental rights, guardianship petitions, negotiates settlements, and conducts trial preparation. In addition, this position has delegated responsibility for administrative supervision of three paralegals in the Vancouver RSD office and serves as a member of the management team for the office. Also trains new paralegals in the practice and procedures of juvenile court. This position is a part of the Vancouver RSD management team and provides feedback and assists with decision making for new processes/procedures for the office.
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 Note: The agency encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. We invite all interested individuals to apply and we will evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities with an equity lens.
Combination of six 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
Two years’ experience as a Paralegal 2 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 include:
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 and references for accuracy
Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of Court Rules
Supervisory experience; Knowledge of Law Manager and/or FileVine
Knowledge of DCYF and/or termination of parental rights matters and guardianships
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:
Economic justice and consumer protections
Social justice and civil rights
Criminal justice and public safety
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. Learn more about the AGO here.
Commitment to Diversity Diversity is critical to the success of the AGO’s mission. We recognize, respect, and appreciate all cultures and backgrounds and foster inclusion of differences. Our approach supports employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive environment.
Recent recognitions include Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network’s Outstanding Agency Award (2019) and the 2024 Washington Wellness Award.
Application Instructions In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered:
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 based on the contents of the “work experience” and “education” sections, completeness of the application material, 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; we are not eligible to extend STEM OPT. For more information, visit USCIS
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations 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, veteran or military status, retaliation, or service animal status. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or seeking 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, contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. If you are having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV toll-free at 855-524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
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