Paralegal 3 Government Compliance Enforcement 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 ator.
Position and Salary
The Attorney Generals Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 3 in the Government Compliance and Enforcement Division. This position is located in Olympia Washington and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).Paralegal 3 Salary Range 59 $66023 $88800
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 competitivebenefits 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 GCE Division:
The Government Compliance and Enforcement Division (GCE) is a professional and inclusive work environment where teamwork high quality legal service and worklife balance are highly valued. GCE includes 57 attorneys and professional staff located on the Capitol Campus with direct access to downtown Olympia and the beautiful State Capitol grounds. GCE provides legal services to nearly 40 state agencies boards and commissions including those that protect citizens by regulating a variety of professions and industries.
Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 3
As a Paralegal 3 you will supervise paralegalssupporting legal work for several client agencies including: the Department of Financial Institutions the Criminal Justice Training Commission the Executive Ethics Board the Public Disclosure Commission the Gambling Commission and the Office of Minority and Womens Business Enterprises. You work may include performing the following duties:
- Reviewing charging documents and other appropriate pleadings by analyzing case fact situations for identification of legal issues and determination of statutory violations in administrative cases and making recommendations to the attorney.
- Exercising a high level of knowledge on how to utilize litigation support software such as Everlaw for collection document management tracking review and production.
- Assisting with responding to written requests for discovery by analyzing investigative or client files for identification of attorneyclient privilege and work product documents contacting client agencies to obtain documents necessary to complete answers to discovery and review answers to discovery for completeness and the propriety of objections.
- Drafting interrogatories requests for production and requests for admissions.
- Drafting witness and exhibit lists by identifying legal issues potential witnesses and exhibits to be used at hearing.
- Drafting declarations for clients and witnesses.
- Delegated responsibility for supervising paralegals including: conducting performance evaluations; assisting with personnel issues; participating in the interviewing and selection of paralegal applicants; assigning cases based on paralegal workload and case type; acting as a mentor and resource to division paralegals; acting as liaison between paralegals attorneys and legal assistants within the division; and conducting paralegal meetings.
- Keeping clients and witnesses informed of case status.
- Assisting AAGs in the preparation for hearings by organizing and identifying key documents for use at hearing or trial and by coordinating witness testimony.
- Participating in meetings as scheduled by the GCE management team.
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 five 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 2 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:
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Experience managing deadlines and competing priorities
- Ability to provide coaching guidance and mentorship of staff
- Database/spreadsheet/research proficiency
- Proactive approach to identifying process improvements
- Prior supervisory experience is also desirable
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)
- Andmuch 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.
If you are having technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application please call NEOGOV tollfree ator .
Employment Type
Full-Time
