Paralegal 2, Regional Services Division, WA State Office of the Attorney General

Position and Salary The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 2 in the Regional Services. This position is located in Bellingham, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $59,844 - $80,460 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. About the Regional Services: The Bellingham office is located in the beautiful Barkley Village neighborhood with lots of nature trails and shopping nearby. This office represents the following client agencies: Department of Children, Youth, and Families in juvenile litigation in Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan counties, as well as licensing of facilities such as for Foster Care providers and child care licensing matters. This subject matter includes child abuse and neglect and termination of parental rights. Department of Social and Health Services responsible for Adult Protective Services, the subject matter areas included vulnerable adult guardianships and protections orders. The Department of Labor and Industries in Workers Compensation matters. The Department of Employment Security in unemployment compensation appeals. The Department of Licensing in driver's license revocation and suspension matters. Western Washington University, Whatcom Community College, Bellingham Technical College, Skagit Valley College, and Educational Service District 189 Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2: This position works in a collaborative team environment in the Bellingham Regional Services Division Juvenile Litigation Section 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, and legal assistants. Under direct supervision of the Administrative Operations Manager, 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. Ideal Candidate Profile Qualifications: 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. 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; 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.

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