Paralegal 2 | Regional Services Division | Port Angeles
About The Position
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 2 in the Regional Services Division Port Angeles. This position is located in Port Angeles, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. 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. Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.
Requirements
- Four 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 OR One year experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service.
- Preparing legal pleadings and legal correspondence
- Ensuring and verifying timely and proper service of legal documents
- Calculating, verifying, and calendaring critical events and other dates
- Managing case documents, files and exhibits
- Tracking and organizing discovery documents
- Researching legal issues and verifying legal citations and references for accuracy
- Maintain emotional and physical wellbeing in the face of difficult and traumatic case facts.
- Be an independent learner and self disciplined in performing litigation support tasks.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrating legal support excellence in both a paralegal 1 and paralegal 2 role.
- Knowing how and excelling in all aspects of legal support and office administration without any management responsibilities.
- Reviewing information and drafting petitions based on that information.
- Preparing court orders and motions.
- Filing documents.
- Reviewing discovery.
- Calling and scheduling witnesses.
- Being part of a litigation team.
- Supporting DCYF in protecting children subjected to child abuse and neglect.
- Finding strength and perseverance in the face of difficult fact patterns knowing that their work can improve the lives of others.
- Understanding the ebb and flow of duties and assignments and develop own processes, over time, to accomplish tasks with limited effort.
- Covering, mentoring, and training peers.
- Picking up teammates’ work and help them reach a final work product.
- Being a team player and ready to help.
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
- A Wellness Program
- An Infants in the Workplace Program
- The Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources
- Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
