Paralegal 3 | Torts Division | Seattle

State of Washington•King County - Seattle - Downtown Business, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 3 in the Torts Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). The Torts Division is the largest division within the Attorney General’s Office and is responsible for defending tort claims and lawsuits brought against Washington State agencies, officers, and employees. Its work spans a wide range of complex and impactful legal issues, including highway design, release and supervision of offenders, injuries on state property, medical malpractice, employment disputes, childcare and custody matters, auto accidents, maritime injuries, false arrests, and allegations of excessive force. In addition to litigation, the Division provides legal and risk-management guidance to the Office of Financial Management and state agencies on tort-related matters. Attorneys and professional staff in our division handle cutting-edge civil cases that test and shape the boundaries of tort law while developing expertise across diverse subject areas such as civil rights, employment, and child welfare. With a collaborative culture, strong infrastructure, and robust opportunities for professional growth, the Torts Division offers a dynamic environment where dedicated professionals can make a meaningful impact on public service and the administration of justice across the state. The Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal, with strong litigation experience, exceptional organizational skills, and supervisor experience to join the Torts Division in our Seattle location. This position plays a critical role in supporting the AGO’s mission by performing complex paralegal work in civil tort litigation involving diverse and challenging subject areas. This position provides essential leadership within the Division by supervising, mentoring, and developing legal support staff. In addition to comprehensive paralegal support, this role will serve as a resource for staff, promotes a collaborative and professional work environment, and support strategic improvements in efficiency and service delivery. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, adaptable to complex legal demands, and committed to the AGO’s values of integrity, professionalism, and public service. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the defense of the State of Washington while mentoring staff and supporting high-quality legal work in cases of statewide importance.

Requirements

Combination of six 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 Two years’ experience as a Paralegal 2 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

Nice To Haves

strong litigation experience
exceptional organizational skills
supervisor experience

Responsibilities

Supervision and Leadership: assigning workloads, resolving conflicts, conducting training, onboarding and performance evaluations, ensuring adherence to agency policies, and contributing to the development of office procedures and team operations.
Advanced Paralegal Support: conducting comprehensive case analysis; drafting and reviewing a wide range of litigation documents including electronic discovery and database administration; coordinating a wide range of discovery; managing evidence and discovery coordination; interacting with witnesses, experts, and client agencies; creating demonstrative and digital presentations for trial, mediation, and appellate matters, tracking critical deadlines, and ensuring compliance with state and federal court rules and AGO procedures.

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.