Paralegal

Paralegal 2The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 2 in the Labor and Personnel Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is not union-represented. Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $62,880 - $84,528 (Effective 7/1/2026) 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 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.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 part-time/hybrid telework options;A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and 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. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!About the Labor & Personnel Division The Labor and Personnel Division is comprised of 19 attorneys and 12 professional staff located in Tumwater and Spokane. The Labor and Personnel Division represents and advises all state agencies and most colleges and universities on labor and employment issues, including labor negotiations and arbitrations, anti-discrimination laws, wage laws, employee discipline, public disclosure laws, and state and federal family and medical leave laws. The division also handles civil litigation related to wage and hour law, and public disclosure.Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2Provide Litigation Support on Cases: Independently prepare letters, pleadings, and other documents for litigation, including affidavits and declarations in support of motions.Review and prepare responses to formal discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission; review answers to opposing parties' requests for discovery for completeness and proper objections.Research and gather facts; identify legal issues; interview witnesses to obtain information relating to the facts and defenses of the case. Report findings to attorneys and prepare memoranda, as appropriate, to the case file.Prepare for and participate in trials and hearings, working with the litigation team during case. Development and preparation, including analysis of legal issues, exhibit preparation, and presentation of the case during trial.Prepare witnesses, documentary evidence, computer-generated evidence, and demonstrative evidence for trials, hearings, depositions, and any other proceeding in which testimony is required. Identify and provide information and evidence to experts. Assist in drafting contracts and tracking payments to lay and expert witnesses.File documents at the court and serve documents on opposing counsel. Assist in filing forms and documents in all forums.Provide technical and legal support in every aspect of class action cases and labor and personnel cases. Establish priorities in accordance with relevant statutes, rules of evidence, and court-imposed deadlines.Identify, locate, collect, organize, analyze, and manage documentary, statistical, computer, and demonstrative evidence, including records and other information obtained from public and private sources.Review documents for attorney client privileged communication, work product, and information that is statutorily protected from production.Conduct legal and other technical research utilizing Westlaw, CBAs, library resources, state archives, documents provided by the clients, and the internet regarding case specific issues, case law, and legislative history.Serves as the primary Bill Analysis Coordinator for the division, coordinating and tracking bill analysis responses.Serves as backup or rotational CE Reader to review all mail and identifies, calculates, and calendars critical events pursuant to AGO Policy and Procedures.This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.QualificationsResearch 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 four years of experience* through:Paralegal certificationTwo-year paralegal degreeParalegal plus (or nine-month paralegal, post BA) certification,and/orParaprofessional experience in support of an attorney*You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work.Examples of paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney:Preparing legal pleadings and legal correspondenceEnsuring and verifying timely and proper service of legal documentsCalculating, verifying, and calendaring critical events and other datesManaging case documents, files and exhibitsTracking and organizing discovery documentsResearching legal issues and verifying legal citations and references for accuracyAbout the Washington State Office of the Attorney General 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 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.Application InstructionsIn 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 Instructions CompletelyCarefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.You may not reapply to this posting for 30 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 completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.All information may be verified and documentation may be required.The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit Employment Opportunity and Accommodations RequestsHonoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and