Legal Assistant 1 Children Youth and Families Division
Legal Assistant 1 Children Youth and Families Division
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Position and Salary
The Attorney Generals Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Legal Assistant 1 in the Children Youth and Families (CYF) Division. This position is located in Olympia Washington and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Legal Assistant 1 (Range 38 salary range: $39804 $52920
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
- 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 Children Youth and Families Division:
The Children Youth and Families Division (CYF) is comprised of 30 attorneys and 28 professional staff who together provide advice and representation to the Department of Children Youth and Families. Staff in each Attorney Generals Office location handle litigation for DCYF and the CYF Division has the responsibility for doing so locally as well as coordinating this work for the AGO statewide and advising DCYF leadership.
Duties and Essential Functions of the Legal Assistant 1:
This position works in a highly collaborative fastpaced team environment in the Juvenile Litigation (JUV) Section of the Children Youth and Families (CYF) Division to support the mission of the Attorney Generals Office and the divisions client agency the Department of Children Youth and Families.
The legal assistant works to provide litigation support for AAGs and Paralegals by:
- Being primarily responsible for managing all legal publications in support of juvenile dependencies terminations and guardianships by working with appropriate courts clients and news outlets to prepare file and track service by publication.
- Processing ICWA Tribal legal notices which includes: obtaining information from appropriate personnel to prepare and send the tribal notices to all involved tribes and parties ensuring court locations and hearing times are correct for each specific court docket; tracking proof of service documents and responses from tribes in our case management system. File notices with the appropriate county court and calendar and docket hearing dates in Law Manager and on the AAGs calendar. Prepare necessary documents for court hearing.
Providing backup support to the division Legal Office Assistant by:
- Printing mailing and filing legal documents as directed.
- Answering and screening telephone calls from the public other state agencies courts clients and attorneys exercising discretion in referring calls to the appropriate attorney or professional staff and taking messages as needed.
- Processing invoices for various goods and services.
- Receiving scanning distributing and docketing incoming mail and legal deliveries.
- Maintaining and tracking inventory photocopying and scanning documents.
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:
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.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Effective written and verbal communication attention to detail multitasking and working in a fastpaced environment ability to track short and longterm projects be an effective team player.
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 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 .
For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process please contact the recruitment team at.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
