Paralegal 2 (Paralegal 1 to Paralegal 2 In-Training) DOH8927

State of Washington•Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal 2 provides independent expert-level support to staff attorneys within the Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA) Office of Investigative and Legal Services. This role is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and finalizing legal documents in compliance with agency guidelines. The Paralegal 2 ensures allegations of misconduct or unsafe care are addressed and resolved efficiently and effectively. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with scheduled onsite work at the DOH Tumwater, WA campus, approximately once per month. The frequency may vary depending on casework, workload demands, training requirements, meetings, and other operational considerations. Requests for an alternate or flexible schedule may be considered at the employee’s request, subject to supervisory approval. This position may be filled at either the Paralegal 1 In-Training or Paralegal 2 level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications. The Paralegal 1 to Paralegal 2 plan is structured as a 24-month development program.

Requirements

Paralegal 1 In-Training Requirements Option 1: Three years of experience as a Legal Assistant or equivalent position performing legal support work in support of attorneys or regulatory programs; OR Option 2: Graduation from an accredited four-year college and one year of experience as a Legal Assistant or equivalent position performing legal support work in support of attorneys or regulatory programs; OR Option 3: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform Paralegal 1 duties.
Paralegal 2 Requirements Option 1: Two years of experience as a Paralegal. Option 2: Graduation from an accredited two-year paralegal program plus two years of experience as a paralegal; OR Option 3: Graduation from an accredited four-year college and one year experience as a Paralegal.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience involving the regulation of professions
Demonstrated knowledge of the Uniform Disciplinary Act (RCW 18.130)
Demonstrated knowledge of the Washington Administrative Procedure Act (RCW 34.05)

Responsibilities

Performs complex paralegal duties using specialized legal experience and knowledge, such as composing, analyzing, routing and reviewing all legal documents in support of the legal team.
Draft, review, and finalize legal documents including statements of charges, agreed orders, notices of decision, summary motions, and other filings, providing direct legal support to staff attorneys.
Review case files to analyze and summarize legal and factual issues in disciplinary actions involving licensed healthcare providers.
Organize, select, and redact documents for public records requests, subpoenas, and expert reviews; track case-related documents and procedural matters using databases.
Ensure timely compliance with statutory and administrative timeframes for document service and settlement/hearing processes.
Research procedural history and identify legal concepts/issues in complex cases, bringing concerns to the assigned staff attorney as needed.
Negotiate routine cases with minimal supervision and assist in developing legal strategy by analyzing case facts.
Respond to inquiries regarding office policies and procedures, explaining complex legal rules, policies, and operating procedures.
Tracks status of legal team cases and related documents for compliance with established timeframes.
Serves as contact and responds to inquiries regarding case status and general information.
Serves as the Office Tort Claims Coordinator.
Serves as the Contracts Coordinator Designee, when assigned.
Assists staff attorneys with case-related activity.
Research procedural history and status on complex cases when necessary.
Monitors case status and brings any concerns to assigned staff attorney’s attention.
Analyzes case facts of significant complexity for readily identifiable legal concepts/issues or simple fact patterns and assists in the development of legal strategy.
Conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.