Paralegal 1 - Torts Division | Spokane, WA - Attorney General's Office

State of Washington•Spokane County – Spokane, WA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 1 position in the Torts 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. The Torts Section of the Spokane Division is comprised of 6 attorneys, 9 investigators, 1 paralegal 3, 6 paralegal 2s, 4 paralegal 1s and 1 legal assistant. The Spokane Torts Section defends state agencies and state employees in personal injury, employment and civil rights actions brought throughout Eastern Washington. The majority of cases are based on actions brought under theories of liability for state actions like highway design, community supervision of offenders, injuries on state property, medical malpractice, employment, child welfare activities, auto accidents, maritime injuries, false arrests and excessive force. The work of the AGO touches the lives of every resident in Washington, providing excellent, independent, and ethical legal services to the state and protecting the rights of its people. 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.

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
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 all components of trial preparation and appeals
State and federal courts, confidently navigating court rules, procedures, and e-filing portals
Utilization of court systems, i.e., Odyssey, JIS/JABS
Understand the components of electronic discovery processes
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
Exceptionally organized, detail oriented, and deadline driven
Skilled in proofreading and producing polished and accurate work
Collaborative, dependable, and comfortable working with a wide range of attorneys and professional staff both in-person and virtually
Research and comply with state and agency policies and procedures
Effectively use Microsoft Office Suite applications, case management systems, and data bases