Legal Assistant 1 (LA1DLS)

Legal Assistant 1 (LA1/DLS)

This job is a strong opportunity for someone looking to launch or build a career in the legal field public service or healthcare administration. Working closely with paralegals and Legal Services Advisors (attorneys) provides direct mentorship and networking. It positions you perfectly to eventually promote into higher-level roles.

All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.

About the division:

The Division of Legal Services (DLS) provides support to the entire agency to mitigate risks comply with changing laws and assist the agency in accomplishing its strategic and tactical goals. The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is comprised of legal services advisors (attorneys) paralegal staff and other professional hearings staff that represent HCA in administrative hearings and brief adjudicative proceedings in addition to providing legal service support to HCA programs and staff.

About the position:

This position reports to the Legal Administrative Manager but may take direction and assignments from other OLA managers and legal services advisors. The Legal Assistant 1 encounters many forms of confidential information including but not limited to: client information lawsuits public disclosure requests and management strategies under discussion. Additionally this position performs paralegal support and computer duties as outlined below. This position will review legal notices to ensure timely processing and accurate data entry into tracking systems prepare hearing files perform records management provide customer service to callers and provide administrative support to the staff within OLA including the legal services advisors and paralegals.

This position is eligible to telework but is required to report onsite 2-3 days per week. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions both on-site and telework eligible positions is within the State of Washington. This position reports to Olympia WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. All agency employees are required to report on-site in Olympia on their first and last days of employment to pick up and return state-issued equipment regardless of telework status or location.

Some of what you will do:

Required qualifications:

Note: Candidates may be required to demonstrate skills in keyboarding filing proofreading grammar spelling and use of office equipment through agency specific skills testing.

Required competencies:

Preferred qualifications:

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How to apply:

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification.

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resume

To take advantage of veteran preference please do the following:

About HCA:

Functioning as both the states largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars HCA purchases health care including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention crisis and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

What we have to offer:

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCAs Mission Vision & Values
• A healthy work/life balance including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
• A safe pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants and shopping nearby.
• And free parking!

Notes:

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with HCAs mission.Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.Studies have shown women racial and ethnic minorities and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age disabled and Vietnam era veterans as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them please contact us at . Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Angelic Matthews at

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