Paralegal 1 (with in-training from LA2) - Regional Services Div. - Wenatchee, WA - AGO INTERNAL ONLY
About The Position
The Washington State Office of the Attorney General is hiring an internal AGO legal support professional for a full-time, permanent, 12-month in-training program in the Regional Services Division in Wenatchee, Washington. The employee enters at the Legal Assistant 2 classification, advances to Legal Assistant 3, and then promotes to Paralegal 1 after successfully completing the training curriculum and demonstrating the required knowledge. The program provides on-the-job training and support from a supervisor, manager, and coworkers. Applicants must hold permanent status as a Legal Assistant 1 in the AGO. Paralegal 1 staff provide litigation support to Assistant Attorneys General, prepare for trials, and apply knowledge of court rules, legal practice, subject matter, and court filing procedures in civil and appellate matters. The Wenatchee office serves state agencies and educational entities across the region, including in juvenile dependency, licensing, adult protective services, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation appeals, and other matters. The AGO provides professional development and growth opportunities and promotes work-life balance. The position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. Pay depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, with the applicable salary range changing at each training stage: Legal Assistant 2, $48,048–$64,512 annually; Legal Assistant 3, $50,412–$67,704 annually; and Paralegal 1, $56,952–$76,608 annually. A 5% dual-language requirement premium applies when the position is designated as requiring dual-language skills.
Requirements
- Must hold permanent status as a Legal Assistant 1 in the Washington State Office of the Attorney General to be considered.
- Submit a letter of interest describing specific qualifications and a current resume detailing experience and education.
- Complete the work experience and education sections of the online application; a resume does not replace the work experience section.
Responsibilities
- Analyze facts and provide information to attorneys.
- Compose documents and pleadings.
- Schedule and/or interview witnesses.
- Research legal issues and evaluate case facts.
- Coordinate preparation for litigation.
- Track case status from summons through trial.
- Draft legal notices.
- File documents with the court.
- Provide litigation support to Assistant Attorneys General and assist with trial preparation.
- Apply knowledge of court rules related to legal practice, subject matter, and filing procedures in civil and appellate matters.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
