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

State of Washington•Pierce County – Tacoma, WA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Legal Assistant 1 in the Social & Health Services Section of the Tacoma Division. This position is located in Tacoma, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). The Legal Assistant 1 position is a great place to begin your career in the legal field at the AGO. In a legal setting and under close supervision, this position independently performs a variety of general and complex clerical tasks in addition to basic technical legal assignments.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience including a minimum of one year of experience in a legal environment
Two years of legal office experience
A combination of three years of college education and/or relevant experience
A two year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal studies or related field of study
A valid non-probationary Washington State Driver's License is required for this position in order to lawfully operate state vehicles.

Nice To Haves

dual language skills

Responsibilities

Open and close litigation case files
Accurately perform case docketing functions and data entry into legal databases
Manage filing, storage, and organization of electronic case files
Facilitate retrieval of archived physical files from the state archives, maintain a record of chain of custody for retrieved case folders, and ensure their timely return to state archives once the physical files are no longer required
Prepare, finalize for signature, and file legal documents with the proper authority
Prepare basic legal correspondence with clients and others requiring knowledge of legal terminology, policies, and procedures
Monitor electronic mailboxes per division protocols and policies
Periodically cover front desk duties, such as answering phone calls, helping the public, scheduling conference rooms/vehicle reservations, handling large print projects, processing and routing all incoming mail and legal messenger deliveries, etc.
Log, prepare, and maintain record of invoices for litigation costs
Courier service to Pierce and Kitsap County courthouses

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s)
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
part-time/hybrid telework options
A Wellness Program
an Infants in the Workplace Program
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.