State of Washington
Paralegal 3, Consumer Protection Division, WA State Office of the Attorney Gener
State of Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position and Salary
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 3 in the Consumer Protection Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Paralegal 3 Salary Range 59, $66,023 - $88,800
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 3
In support of the Mission and Values of the Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division, the primary purpose of this position is to supervise legal professional staff and to perform expert level legal support to CP Division AAGs enforcing the Consumer Protection Act.
Professional staff in the Consumer Protection Division are valued members of litigation teams. Their input is critical to case management and strategy. The division is a collaborative environment where individuals’ contributions are equally valued. If you are offered this position, you can expect to be an active participant in case planning and provide valuable input when big decisions are being made.
This position would lead a team of legal assistants and paralegals and would include supervising, training, and coaching legal professional staff in the performance of all assignments, projects, and job duties. You will act as a resource to division staff for questions and concerns regarding legal support services, assignments, and litigation support systems used by the division or office. Your organizational skills will be necessary to resolving workload overflow and conflicts using your knowledge of legal support staff assignments by determining workload distribution of the team.
While this is a leadership position, paralegal duties will be a critical part of the work assigned. You will provide support to division attorneys, by overseeing the management of case deadlines; trial preparation; witnesses; documents, exhibits, and courtroom aids. Managing discovery and the document control process. Serving as primary contact for witnesses. Drafting discovery requests to opposing party and responses to discovery requests made by opposing counsel. Participating in legal strategy meetings; identify and track case deadlines.
Your leadership skills will be particularly important to your success in this position. You will develop and monitor staff performance to prepare for promotional opportunities, improve their performance, and help them gain knowledge and skill in their individual roles. You will provide ongoing training to new and existing staff and provide new staff with orientation. You will also oversee administrative tasks, like approving leave and work schedules in alignment with agency and division policies and procedures for employees under direct supervision.
Your years of experience will be an essential resource for the division as you assist in developing policies and procedures and review and update office manuals to maximize the efficiency and operations of Division legal professional staff services. In conjunction with Division professional staff supervisors, attorney team leads, and management, you will also develop and implement policies and procedures for the division.
Your interpersonal skills will be important as you participate in, lead and facilitate meetings, committees, and working groups. You will consult and coordinate with the Litigation Support Manager (LSM) to plan, lead, organize, and regulate the work performed by legal professional staff as well as the development of training plans, continued compliance with AGO and Division policies and procedures and make recommendations to develop or improve systems and procedures to ensure effective and efficient workload management and methods.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Combination of five 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 2 in Washington State Service.
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.
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.
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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The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 3 in the Consumer Protection Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Paralegal 3 Salary Range 59, $66,023 - $88,800
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 3
In support of the Mission and Values of the Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division, the primary purpose of this position is to supervise legal professional staff and to perform expert level legal support to CP Division AAGs enforcing the Consumer Protection Act.
Professional staff in the Consumer Protection Division are valued members of litigation teams. Their input is critical to case management and strategy. The division is a collaborative environment where individuals’ contributions are equally valued. If you are offered this position, you can expect to be an active participant in case planning and provide valuable input when big decisions are being made.
This position would lead a team of legal assistants and paralegals and would include supervising, training, and coaching legal professional staff in the performance of all assignments, projects, and job duties. You will act as a resource to division staff for questions and concerns regarding legal support services, assignments, and litigation support systems used by the division or office. Your organizational skills will be necessary to resolving workload overflow and conflicts using your knowledge of legal support staff assignments by determining workload distribution of the team.
While this is a leadership position, paralegal duties will be a critical part of the work assigned. You will provide support to division attorneys, by overseeing the management of case deadlines; trial preparation; witnesses; documents, exhibits, and courtroom aids. Managing discovery and the document control process. Serving as primary contact for witnesses. Drafting discovery requests to opposing party and responses to discovery requests made by opposing counsel. Participating in legal strategy meetings; identify and track case deadlines.
Your leadership skills will be particularly important to your success in this position. You will develop and monitor staff performance to prepare for promotional opportunities, improve their performance, and help them gain knowledge and skill in their individual roles. You will provide ongoing training to new and existing staff and provide new staff with orientation. You will also oversee administrative tasks, like approving leave and work schedules in alignment with agency and division policies and procedures for employees under direct supervision.
Your years of experience will be an essential resource for the division as you assist in developing policies and procedures and review and update office manuals to maximize the efficiency and operations of Division legal professional staff services. In conjunction with Division professional staff supervisors, attorney team leads, and management, you will also develop and implement policies and procedures for the division.
Your interpersonal skills will be important as you participate in, lead and facilitate meetings, committees, and working groups. You will consult and coordinate with the Litigation Support Manager (LSM) to plan, lead, organize, and regulate the work performed by legal professional staff as well as the development of training plans, continued compliance with AGO and Division policies and procedures and make recommendations to develop or improve systems and procedures to ensure effective and efficient workload management and methods.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Combination of five 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 2 in Washington State Service.
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.
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.
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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