Paralegal 4 | Torts | Statewide

State of Washington • Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for two permanent full time Paralegal 4 positions in the Torts Division. These positions may be located in Tumwater, Seattle, Tacoma or Spokane, Washington, and are 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 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 Torts Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office is seeking a highly skilled and experienced paralegal to serve in a key leadership role supporting complex, high impact litigation in a high- pressure legal environment. This position serves as the supervisor for the Division’s Paralegal 3s and their supervisees, serves as the lead paralegal on some of the AGO’s most complex and high impact tort cases, provides discovery support and guidance on complex cases in coordination with other paralegals, and provides trial training and support.

Requirements

• Combination of seven 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 3 in Washington State Service.
• Advanced litigation skills including trial experience and high-volume complex discovery
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills including ability to mentor staff and support professional development
• Strong organizational and project management skills to coordinate large volumes of information and manage competing demands
• Strong litigation technology skills including experience with e-discovery platforms, document databases and large-scale document review
• Ability to evaluate and determine workload needs and self-assign and monitor
• Ability to manage complex litigation support projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize work and collaborate effectively

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate would thrive in complex litigation environments and collaborate well with others to provide guidance and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to the Division’s Trial Team Paralegal 3s.
• Serve as lead paralegal on the most complex and high impact litigation.
• Serve as discovery and database manager in high volume discovery cases in coordination with other paralegals
• Serve as trainer and second chair on complex trials

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree