Legal Assistant 1 | Consumer Protection Division | Seattle

State of Washington•King County - Seattle - Downtown Business, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Office of the Attorney General is recruiting a permanent, full-time Legal Assistant 1 for its Consumer Protection Division in Seattle, Washington. This position provides routine administrative legal support to division attorneys, management, and programs. Professional staff are valued participants on litigation teams, and the division emphasizes collaboration, input into case management and strategy, and professional growth. The Legal Assistant 1 supports attorneys enforcing the Consumer Protection Act and assists with investigations, litigation, and division programs. Duties include processing mail, overseeing the opening and closing of investigation and litigation matters, and processing invoices. At attorneys’ request, the position prepares and reviews legal documents for proper formatting and compliance with court rules before filing in various courts. The recruitment may be used to fill multiple openings in the same classification. The position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), Range 42. The listed annual salary range is $45,924–$61,332; the offered base pay may vary based on internal equity and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Meet one of the listed qualification options: high school diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience, including at least one year in a legal environment; or two years of legal office experience; or a combination of three years of college education and/or relevant experience; or a two-year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
Submit a letter of interest describing specific qualifications and a current resume detailing experience and education.
Complete the work experience and education sections of the online application; a resume does not substitute for completing the work experience section.

Responsibilities

Provide routine administrative legal support to Consumer Protection Division attorneys, management, and programs.
Process mail.
Oversee the opening and closing of investigation and litigation case matters.
Process invoices.
At attorneys’ request, prepare and review legal documents for proper formatting and compliance with court rules before filing in various courts.
Participate as a professional staff member on litigation teams and provide input relevant to case management and strategy.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
Vacation, sick, and other leave.
11 paid holidays per year.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans.
Life insurance.
Dependent Care Assistance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Tuition waiver.
Deferred compensation.
Employee Recognition Leave.
Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options.
Wellness Program.
Infants in the Workplace Program.
Employee Assistance Program, including counseling, webinars, and other cost-free support resources.
Employee-driven affinity groups.