Legal Assistant 1 | Social & Health Services Section of the Tacoma Division

State of Washington•Pierce County – Tacoma, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Legal Assistant 1 in the Social & Health Services Section of its Tacoma Division. The position is located in Tacoma, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. The role is an opportunity to begin a career in the legal field, performing general and complex clerical work and basic technical legal assignments in a legal setting under close supervision. The Tacoma Division provides legal services to several state agencies and handles tort matters for state agencies. It comprises 39 attorneys and 51 professional staff and describes its environment as collaborative, collegial, inclusive, and respectful. The salary range is $45,924–$61,332 annually. The base pay offered may vary based on internal equity and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A valid, non-probationary Washington State driver’s license is required to lawfully operate state vehicles.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification options: high school diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience, including at least one year in a legal environment; two years of legal office experience; 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.
Hold a valid, non-probationary Washington State driver’s license to lawfully operate state vehicles.

Responsibilities

Open and close litigation case files.
Perform case docketing and enter data accurately into legal databases.
Manage the filing, storage, and organization of electronic case files.
Retrieve archived physical files from state archives, track chain of custody, and ensure files are returned when no longer needed.
Prepare legal documents, finalize them for signature, and file them with the proper authority.
Prepare basic legal correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology, policies, and procedures.
Monitor electronic mailboxes according to division protocols and policies.
Periodically cover front desk duties, including answering calls, assisting the public, scheduling conference rooms and vehicle reservations, handling large print projects, and processing and routing incoming mail and legal messenger deliveries.
Log, prepare, and maintain records of litigation-cost invoices.
Provide courier service to Pierce and Kitsap County courthouses.

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.