LEGAL ASSISTANT 1, Labor & Industries Division, Washington State Office of the A

Position and SalaryThe Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a non-permanent full time Legal Assistant 1 in the Labor & Industries Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).Legal Assistant 1 (Range 38) salary range: $39,804 - $52,920The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job-related 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.About the AGO Labor & Industries DivisionThe Labor & Industries (LNI) Division’s primary responsibility is representing and advising the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries in the following areas:Industrial insurance programWorkers’ compensation benefitsFair wages & prevailing wage requirementsWorkplace conditionsSafe work environmentsContractor & building issuesCrime victim claimsAnd other matters involving workers & employersDuties and Essential Functions of a Legal Assistant 1:This position works within the docketing unit of LNI/OL Y which is the central hub for mail and legal documents for the Operational LNI Division statewide. As a Legal Assistant 1, you will be entrusted to perform the following duties:Create new Employer Audit matters in the case management system (CMS) and set-up electronic case folders for timely AAG/Paralegal case assignment.Download workers’ compensation claim information through a client MFT-site and decide on appropriate internal routing.Monitor division mailboxes for electronically received legal documents and case information from outside parties and decide on appropriate internal routing.Scan, date stamp and name incoming mail items and decide on appropriate internal routing.Prepares and efile paralegal notices of appearance with the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.Prepares routine correspondence. Print and mail correspondence via USPS.Ideal Candidate ProfileQualifications: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.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.gov, 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.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.

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