Paralegal 1 (with in-training from LA2) - Kennewick RSD - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
About The Position
This is a full-time, permanent position with a 12-month in-training program designed for internal AGO legal support professionals to advance from Legal Assistant 2 to Paralegal 1. The selected candidate will start at the Legal Assistant 2 classification, promote to Legal Assistant 3, and then to Paralegal 1 upon successful completion of the program. The position is located in Kennewick, Washington, within the Regional Services Division. The AGO offers a supportive, collaborative environment that values work-life balance and provides numerous professional development and growth opportunities. This role is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Salary progression will be based on internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and will follow Article 42.9 of the WFSE CBA or the AGO Salary Determination Policy. The position may also receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay if applicable. The Paralegal 1 staff provide essential support to Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) in litigation, trial preparation, and applying knowledge of court rules and procedures in civil and appellate matters. Duties may include analyzing facts, composing documents, scheduling and interviewing witnesses, researching legal issues, coordinating litigation preparation, tracking case status, and drafting legal notices. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions.
Requirements
- Must hold a permanent status as a Legal Assistant 1 in the AGO to be considered for this position.
Responsibilities
- Analyze facts
- Compose documents and pleadings
- Schedule and/or interview witnesses
- Research legal issues and evaluate the facts of the cases
- Coordinate the preparation for litigation
- Track status of cases from summons to trial
- Draft legal notices
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
- Wellness Program
- Infants in the Workplace Program
- Employee Assistance Program (counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources)
- Numerous employee-driven affinity groups (Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
