Legal Assistant 1 | Social & Health Services Section of the Tacoma Division

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at View email address on click.appcast.io . Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io or . Position and Salary The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Legal Assistant 1 in the Social & Health Services Section of the Tacoma Division. This position is located in Tacoma, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Legal Assistant 1 (Range 42) salary range: $45,924 - $61,332 Annually 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 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 Tacoma Division: The Tacoma Division offers a collaborative, collegial, and supportive environment that fosters the success of its members. The Tacoma Division is comprised of 39 attorneys and 51 professional staff. The division is the “face of the AGO” in Pierce and Kitsap counties. This division provides a wide variety of legal services for a number of different client agencies, including the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS), Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Employment Security Department (ESD), and Department of Licensing (DOL). Employees in the Tacoma office also handle tort matters on behalf of various state agencies. The Division’s range of legal work is broad, challenging, and complex. Like the rest of the Attorney General’s Office, the Tacoma Division values diversity and enjoys a collegial, inclusive, and respectful working environment in which every person demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional legal services. Division members are given the tools to excel professionally. Duties and Essential Functions of the Legal Assistant 1: The Legal Assistant 1 position is a great place to begin your career in the legal field at the AGO. In a legal setting and under close supervision, this position independently performs a variety of general and complex clerical tasks in addition to basic technical legal assignments. Duties include but are not limited to: Open and close litigation case files; Accurately perform case docketing functions and data entry into legal databases; Manage filing, storage, and organization of electronic case files; Facilitate retrieval of archived physical files from the state archives, maintain a record of chain of custody for retrieved case folders, and ensure their timely return to state archives once the physical files are no longer required; Prepare, finalize for signature, and file legal documents with the proper authority; Prepare basic legal correspondence with clients and others requiring knowledge of legal terminology, policies, and procedures; Monitor electronic mailboxes per division protocols and policies; Periodically cover front desk duties, such as answering phone calls, helping the public, scheduling conference rooms/vehicle reservations, handling large print projects, processing and routing all incoming mail and legal messenger deliveries, etc. Log, prepare, and maintain record of invoices for litigation costs; Courier service to Pierce and Kitsap County courthouses This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement. Required Qualifications Option 1: High School diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience including a minimum of one year of experience in a legal environment; Option 2: Two years of legal office experience; Option 3: A combination of three years of college education and/or relevant experience; Option 4: A two year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal studies or related field of study. Conditions of Employment A valid non-probationary Washington State Driver's License is required for this position in order to lawfully operate state vehicles. About 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) 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 2024. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2021 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award. Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO. 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. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io or #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Washington