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    Paralegal 1, Social and Health Services Division, Attorney General's Office - Olympia, United States - State of Washington

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    Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at or


    The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 1 in the Social and Health Services Section of the Christine O.

    Gregoire Spokane Division. This position is located in Spokane, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

    Paralegal 1 Salary Range 51:
    $52,620 - $70,800


    The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

    The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:


    • Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
    • Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.
    Excellent benefits


    Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance.

    Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more.


    With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options for most positions, a Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance Program, and numerous affinity groups to foster community and connection.


    WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
    Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State.

    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.


    This includes:

    • Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
    • Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
    • Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
    • And much more


    Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state's interest.

    If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you Learn more about the AGO here.

    Commitment to Diversity

    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.


    One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019.

    Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2022 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.


    Division Information:
    The Christine O. Gregoire Spokane Division provides legal services in Eastern Washington to many agencies and institutions of state government. The Social and Health Services Section is fast-paced, complex, and litigation intensive.

    What does a Paralegal 1 do?

    The single largest component of this position is litigation regarding juvenile court dependency and termination cases.

    It is characterized by short lead times, intense pressure because of the subject matter, a large number of cases, high rates of settlements, and trials in the one to five day range.

    This position will draft termination of parental rights petitions following screening by the section chief, work with the social workers to obtain necessary information to draft legally sufficient petitions and also track petitions to filing to ensure the 45 day deadline is met.

    Additionally, attends the termination and dependency default docket, assures service of process was timely accomplished and meets with clients who appear and wish to apply for a public defender.

    The paralegal one will also assist other paralegals in the section with trial preparation.

    This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


    Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications.

    We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.


    Combination of three years of experience through paralegal certification, two-year paralegal degree, and/or paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney.

    You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work.


    APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
    In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:


    • A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
    • A current resume detailing experience and education.

    READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:

    • You may not reapply to this posting for 60 days.
    • The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application in
    • A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
    • Please be sure to remove private information such as your Social Security number, date of birth, etc.
    • All information may be verified and documentation may be required.


    The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

    If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at or

    For assistance with the application process, please contact Nikki Williams at or

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