Paralegal 4 | Complex Litigation Division | Seattle or Tumwater

State of Washington•Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 4 in the Complex Litigation Division. This position can be located in either Tumwater or Seattle, 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 Complex Litigation Division consists of 29 attorneys and 30 professional staff who litigate significant cases for the State. We have ongoing cases challenging overreach by the federal government, including recent actions against HUD homelessness grants, public benefits programs, student mental health grants, gender-affirming care, FEMA disaster mitigation funding, the dismantling of HHS, teen reproductive health education, and public health grants. We also litigate cases such as Washington’s lawsuits against gambling apps; lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic; challenges to the constitutionality of the State’s law restricting gun magazine capacity size and the law banning the sale of assault weapons; a campaign finance enforcement action; and challenges to the State’s forest management and conservation plans. The Washington State Attorney General’s Office, Complex Litigation Division is seeking an experienced Paralegal 4 to serve in a key leadership role supporting complex, high-impact litigation. This position serves as the professional staff supervisor for the division’s Paralegal 3 team and functions as a lead paralegal on some of the AGO’s most complex cases, including large-scale litigation. Working closely with attorneys and division leadership, this role helps coordinate litigation strategy, oversee discovery and case preparation, and ensure professional staff work is accurate, timely, and aligned with division priorities. This is a leadership position within a collaborative division management team, offering the opportunity to work on precedent-setting litigation and influence training, technology, and professional development across the division.

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.
Knowledge of civil litigation processes, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appellate procedures.
Knowledge of state and federal court rules and filing procedures.
Knowledge of electronic discovery practices, litigation support software, and document management systems.
Knowledge of public sector legal environments and the role of state agencies in delivering services to the public.
Knowledge of best practices in case management, discovery coordination, and evidence organization in complex litigation.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to mentor staff, assign work, and support professional development.
Advanced legal research, factual investigation, and case analysis skills.
Excellent written communication skills, including drafting legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence.
Strong organizational and project management skills to coordinate large volumes of information and manage competing deadlines.
Ability to design and deliver training to attorneys and legal staff on procedures, technology, or litigation practices.
Strong litigation technology skills, including experience with e-discovery platforms, document databases, and large-scale document review.
Ability to manage complex litigation support projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to analyze large amounts of information and identify relevant facts or issues.
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines and competing demands.
Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, staff, courts, client agencies, and external partners.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Ability to identify operational improvements and implement best practices for litigation support and case management.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and supervision to the division’s Paralegal 3 team
Serve as the division's expert on litigation support management systems and processes
Coordinate large-scale discovery and e-discovery projects
Develop and deliver training for attorneys and paralegals
Serve as lead paralegal on complex litigation and appellate matters

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.