Paralegal 2 with in-training, Children, Youth and Families Division

Position and Salary The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 2 in the Juvenile Litigation Section in the Children, Youth, and Families Division. This position is located in Olympia, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Note: there is the possibility of an in-training from the Paralegal 1 level. Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $59,844 - $80,460 Paralegal 1 (Range 51) salary range: $54,204 - $72,924 The 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. Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2 This position works in an extremely collaborative team environment in the Juvenile Litigation (JUV) Section of the Children, Youth, and Families Division (CYF) to support the mission of the Attorney General’s Office and the division’s client agency, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The paralegal works as part of a trial team consisting of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and legal office assistants. Under direct supervision of the Paralegal 3 Supervisor, duties of this position include but are not limited to: Collaborate with AAGs in developing legal strategy, and analyzing, selecting, and summarizing documents to identify information relevant to factual or legal issues. Trial and deposition preparation, to include identifying, locating, organizing, and preparing exhibits and trial notebooks for dependency and termination of parental rights trial. Independently draft legal documents, review and produce electronic discovery, review agency records, and conduct complex legal research. Attend litigation meetings, and when necessary, set team meetings to provide case status and determine how to proceed with critical deadlines. As required, serve as liaison with opposing counsel on the development of a discovery plan related to the production of electronic and paper discovery. Independently investigate facts of cases, research, recommend, and interview potential witnesses. Independently review matters referred from our client agency and independently contact the client to obtain additional factual information and evidence in support of the case, draft pleadings, memoranda, affidavits and correspondence necessitated by litigation. Serve as initial point of contact for client, opposing counsel, pro se litigants and/or courts; provide case information, schedule hearings, obtain information for attorney, if necessary. Confer with litigation experts; coordinate meetings between experts, clients, counsel, and other parties. Minimum Qualifications To Qualify at the Paralegal 2 level: Combination of four years of experience through paralegal certification, two-year paralegal degree, and/or paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney. OR Three years’ experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service. You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work. To Qualify at the Paralegal 1 level: Combination of three years of experience through paralegal certification, two-year paralegal degree, and/or paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney. You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work. Skills and Abilities: The most competitive candidates will possess the following skills and abilities: Knowledge of Paralegal processes and procedures Experience in all components of trial preparation Experience in state and federal courts filing procedures Utilization of court systems, i.e., Odyssey, JIS/JABS Understand the components of electronic discovery processes Demonstrated Ability to: Effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms Ability to problem solve and implement decision-making skills in the daily performance of work assignments Multi-task and/or shift priorities to conduct necessary business Work independently Research and comply with state and agency policies and procedures Effectively use Microsoft Office Suite applications, case management systems, and databases 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; and A current resume detailing experience and education.

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