Paralegal 2 Solicitor Generals Office Olympia
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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 atorwww.washingtonrelay.
Position and Salary:
The Attorney Generals Office is recruiting for a permanent full timeParalegal 2 in the Solicitor Generals Office. This position is located in Olympia Washington and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Paralegal 2 (Range 55 salary range: $59844 $80460
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidates jobrelated 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.
The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of worklife 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 parttime/hybrid telework options.
- A Wellness Program an Infants in the Workplace Program and the Employee Assistance Program which provides counseling webinar and other costfree support resources.
- Numerous employeedriven 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 Solicitor Generals Office:
The Solicitor Generals Office is currently comprised of 11 attorneys and 6 professional staff. The office coordinates the involvement of the Attorney Generals Office in cases before the United States Supreme Court assists the AGO in preparing and presenting appellate cases in state and federal courts directly handles select appeals and coordinates the AGOs involvement with amicus curiae Friend of the Court briefs. The SGO also is responsible for preparing and issuing Attorney General Opinions to officials statutorily authorized to request them working in conjunction with the Attorney General Opinions Committee to accomplish this responsibility.
The Solicitor Generals Office carries out the Attorney Generals duties to prepare ballot titles and explanatory statements for ballot measures and represents the state in litigation involving the powers of initiative and referendum. The Solicitor Generals Office serves as counsel to the Governor Lieutenant Governor Legislature Secretary of State and Judicial Clients (Administrative Office of the Courts Office of Public Defense and Office of Civil Legal Aid). The Solicitor General serves as the Chair of the AGO Ethics Committee and the SGO plays a role in coordinating legal advice on issues of statewide significance.
Duties and Essential Functions of a Supervising Paralegal 2:
- Supervise train and coach professional staff in the performance of their assigned duties.
- Supervise & Manage Workloads
- Evaluate & Develop Staff
- Support Leadership & Operations
- Improve Processes & Procedures
- Provide technical paralegal support to Deputy Solicitors General in litigation and appeals in state and federal courts at all levels.
- Legal Document Preparation
- Trial & Litigation Support
- Case Coordination & Communication
- Deadlines & Case Management
- Provide administrative support for cases and SGO programs.
- Document Preparation & Filing
- Case Management & Processing
- Administrative & Legal Support
- Records & File Maintenance
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.
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 four years of experience* through:
- Paralegal certification
- Twoyear paralegal degree
- Paralegal plus (or ninemonth paralegal post BA) certification
and/or
- Paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney
OR
- Three years experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service.
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
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Previous experience working on cases before Thurston County Superior Court Washington State Supreme Court U.S. District Court for Western District of Washington and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Thorough knowledge of state and federal rules and citation format including Bluebook Rules.
- Previous experience working in civil litigation and appeals.
- Previous experience working in state government or through knowledge of workings of state government.
About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State.
The Attorney Generals 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 states 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 AGOs commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion NetworksOutstanding 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 INFORMATION 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 www.careers.wa 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.
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. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service ator www.washingtonrelay.
For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process please contact the recruitment team at.
If you are having technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application please call NEOGOV tollfree ator .
Employment Type
Full-Time
