Paralegal 2 Supervisor, Antitrust Division, Seattle

Paralegal 2 Supervisor

The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 2 Supervisor in the Antitrust Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $61,644 - $82,872. 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:

• King County Paralegal 2s – 5% Group C Assignment Pay
• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.

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.

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!

The Antitrust Division enforces state and federal antitrust laws. We bring cases for injunctive and monetary relief on behalf of consumers and the State of Washington in federal and state court. The Antitrust Division of the Washington State Attorney General's Office is among the largest and most active state antitrust enforcers in the country. Our cases are complex, high stakes matters in a wide array of industries that affect the daily lives of all Washingtonians, including supermarkets, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food products, and high tech. The Division has been a leader in pursuing groundbreaking enforcement actions, including a trial successfully enjoining the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons under state law, the removal of land use restrictions that blocked competition, and enforcement actions against overbroad non-compete agreements.

The Antitrust Division is a member of the National Association of Attorneys General Antitrust Task Force and has an active multistate investigation and litigation practice. In addition, we frequently conduct joint investigations with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice on significant competition matters affecting the people of the State of Washington.

In addition to its enforcement activities, the Division regularly engages in competition advocacy and provides advice and training to state agencies and external stakeholders on competition-related matters. It also administers a premerger notification programs that require businesses to notify the AGO of proposed mergers, and acquisition, to enable the Division to review the transaction for potential anti-competitive effects.

Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2 Supervisor:

The Paralegal 2 (Supervisor) position manages the division's team of paralegals 1s and Legal Assistant and provides advanced legal professional support to the legal teams on the administrative aspects of a case.

Potential tasks include:

• Supervising and training paralegals 1 and legal assistants in the Division
• Work as the division's power user of its Case Management System and oversee training and develops business rules for best practices;
• Through their own work or delegating to reports oversees the following tasks:
• Assist attorneys with preparing, serving, and filing pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court documents;
• Providing clerical support on cases which includes proofreading and editing legal documents;
• Preparing and organizing case files;
• Use of Case Management Systems to track the status of cases, their parties, deadlines, significant events, and documents;
• Tracking and updating status of cases by obtaining due dates from court documents, court rules, or critical dates and deadlines.
• Supporting legal teams with administrative tasks such as arranging travel, processing payment for case related expenses, acquiring court reporters/process servers, process incoming mail to identify critical events, and managing records, archiving, & filing.

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 four years of experience* through:

• Paralegal certification
• Two-year paralegal degree
• Paralegal plus (or nine-month paralegal, post BA) certification,

and/or

• One year experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service.

*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 correspondence
• Ensuring and verifying timely and proper service of legal documents
• Calculating, verifying, and calendaring critical events and other dates
• Managing case documents, files and exhibits
• Tracking and organizing discovery documents
• Researching legal issues and verifying legal citations and references for accuracy

The most successful candidate will have/be able to:

Possess knowledge of federal and state local rules for civil proceedings

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)
• 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 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 Instructions Completely:

• Carefully 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.