Paralegal 1 - Labor & Industries Division | Spokane, WA - Attorney General's Office

State of Washington•Spokane County – Spokane, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 1 position in the Labor and Industries Section of the Christine O. Gregoire Spokane Division. This position is located in Spokane, Washington and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Our Paralegal 1 staff provide critical support to Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) in the litigation of state matters, preparing for trial, and applying knowledge of court rules related to legal practice, subject matter, and court filing procedures in civil and appellate matters.

Requirements

Combination of three 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
You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in: Knowledge of Paralegal processes and procedures
Experience in state court and administrative tribunals filing procedures
Understand the components of electronic discovery processes
Demonstrated Ability to: Effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms
Ability to problem solve and implement decision-making skills in the daily performance of work assignments
Multi-task and/or shift priorities to conduct necessary business
Work independently
Effectively use Microsoft Office Suite applications, case management systems, and data bases