Paralegal 1 (with in-training from LA2) - Torts Division - Olympia - AGO INTERNAL ONLY
About The Position
The Washington State Office of the Attorney General is hiring an internal candidate for a full-time, permanent, 12-month in-training position in the Torts Division, based in Tumwater, Washington. The program is intended for current AGO Legal Assistant 1 employees with permanent status who want to develop toward the Paralegal 1 role. The selected employee starts as a Legal Assistant 2, advances to Legal Assistant 3, and may be promoted to Paralegal 1 after successfully completing the training curriculum and demonstrating the required knowledge and competencies. The employee receives support from a supervisor, manager, and coworkers during on-the-job training. The Torts Division defends Washington State agencies, officers, and employees against tort claims and lawsuits, and provides tort-related legal and risk-management guidance. Its cases include matters involving highway design, medical malpractice, employment disputes, alleged child neglect and abuse, injuries on state property, vehicle and maritime accidents, false arrests, and alleged excessive force. Paralegal 1 staff provide litigation support to Assistant Attorneys General, help prepare matters for trial, and apply knowledge of court rules, legal practice, subject matter, and court filing procedures in civil and appellate matters. The work may include analyzing facts, composing documents and pleadings, scheduling or interviewing witnesses, researching legal issues, coordinating litigation preparation, tracking cases from summons to trial, and drafting legal notices. The AGO offers professional development and growth opportunities and promotes work-life balance. The position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. Annual base pay ranges are $48,048–$64,512 at Legal Assistant 2, $50,412–$67,704 at Legal Assistant 3, and $56,952–$76,608 at Paralegal 1. Applicable premium pay may include a 5% dual-language requirement premium for positions designated as requiring dual-language skills and a 10% Thurston County assignment premium for Legal Assistant 3s; the latter ends upon promotion to another classification. The AGO is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee wellness.
Requirements
- Must hold permanent status as a Legal Assistant 1 in the Washington State Office of the Attorney General to be considered.
- Successfully complete the in-training program curriculum and demonstrate knowledge of the position requirements to advance to Paralegal 1.
Responsibilities
- Provide litigation support to Assistant Attorneys General in state matters.
- Prepare cases for trial and apply knowledge of court rules, legal practice, subject matter, and filing procedures in civil and appellate matters.
- Analyze facts and evaluate case information.
- Compose legal documents and pleadings.
- Schedule and/or interview witnesses.
- Research legal issues.
- Coordinate preparation for litigation.
- Track case status from summons through trial.
- Draft legal notices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Vacation, sick, and other leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Public Employees Retirement System 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, 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
