DSHS OOS Paralegal 2

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 61644 - 82872

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Were hiring a Paralegal 2 to join DSHSsBoard of Appeals part of itsOffice of Public Integrity within the Office of the Secretary (OOS).This position requires two days in the office in Olympia each week initially Mondays and Thursdays and availability to come to the office on other days. Telework is available for the days that are not required to be in-office. The in-office requirement is not likely to change but some adjustments in the schedule may be negotiated after the initial six-month probationary period.

The Paralegal 2 reports to the Chief Review Judge. This job opportunity gives you the chance to grow your knowledge in a specialized area at a sustainable salary with great benefits. If you consider yourself an organized legal professional join us at DSHS and be part of our hard-working team of legal professionals who provide services to WA state citizens.

You will perform legal and technical work for the Board of Appeals and support the work of Review Judges and the Chief Review Judge for the Board of Appeals. Youll help ensure that the Review Judges rulings are timely and correctly issued in accordance with state and federal law.

Some of what you will do

Receive review and assign petitions for review filed with DSHS
Compile and process the official record of all cases related to DSHS matters heard by the Office of Administrative Hearings
When a request for review has been received by BOA compile the record including the recording of the hearing a transcript in some cases the exhibits and other documents for the review judges to review
Compile for superior courts in Washington the official record of all cases related to DSHS matters for which a party seeks judicial review
Provide meticulous attention to detail such as client numbers docket numbers party names relief being sought proofreading Review Judges decisions and a myriad of other details
Demonstrate the highest professional concern with accuracy reliability dependability attendance and with doing the best job possible
Review legal documents and notices to initially determine if the Board has jurisdiction
Perform legal research identify and check appropriate citations for cases under administrative review
Use databases to document manage and track requests hearing transcripts and evidence to be considered by the Review Judges
Prepare and distribute legal notices and correspondence for the Board of Appeals
Respond to complex questions from the public attorneys Administrative Law Judges Review Judges legislators and others
Manage Board of Appeals public records data sets database entry and data tracking

Who should apply

Combination of four years of experience through paralegal certification two-year paralegal degree or paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney.

One year experience as a Paralegal 1.

Equivalent education/experience.

Interested Apply today! Please include the following in your application.

Resume
Cover Letter
Three Professional References; including current or most recent supervisor

Questions Email the recruiter at and reference job number 07976. To learn more about DSHS go to.

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring a fairness access and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.

E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.