Paralegal 2 | Complex Litigation | Seattle & Tumwater

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Hybrid telework options

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The State of Washington’s Attorney General’s Office seeks a permanent Paralegal 2 in the Complex Litigation Division, located in Seattle or Tumwater. The role supports civil litigation, manages discovery, and assists attorneys with trial preparation within a WFSE-represented framework.

As a Paralegal 2, you will use Everlaw and other tools to organize records, draft pleadings, and collaborate across teams. This position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities in a dynamic legal

Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex civil litigation or administrative proceedings.
• Excellent organizational skills with large volumes of information.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience with Everlaw or similar document review software.
• Effective communication with attorneys, clients, experts, courts, and team members.
• Thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to initiate conversations and generate workflows independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced litigation and trial support to Assistant Attorneys General in civil litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Manage complex and voluminous discovery, document review, and litigation support databases.
• Conduct legal research and prepare research summaries to support litigation strategy.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, experts, and litigation team members to ensure effective case management and successful litigation outcomes.
• Drafts and executes expert contracts per Agency and Division policies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Communication

Education

Paralegal certification

Two-year paralegal degree

Paralegal plus certification

Paraprofessional experience

Paralegal 1 Washington experience

Tools

Everlaw

Job description

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at [e-mail]. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

Position and Salary

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 2 in the Complex Litigation Division. This position is located in Seattle or Tumwater, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $62,880 - $84,528 annually

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.

• Note: Paralegal 2s assigned to work within King County receive Group C Assignment Pay in addition to their base pay. The Group C pay percentage received at this classification is a limited premium and applies at the Paralegal 2 classification.
  • King County Paralegal 2s – 5% Group C Assignment Pay
• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Excellent benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:

• Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

About the Complex Litigation Division

The Complex Litigation Division is comprised of 28 Attorneys, 26 Paralegals, 1 Administrative Office Manager, 1 Investigator, and 1 Legal Office Assistant. The Division has staff in Tumwater, Tacoma, Seattle, and Spokane, Washington.

The Division has many ongoing cases challenging overreach by the federal government, such as HUD homelessness grants, public benefits programs, student mental health grants, gender-affirming care, FEMA disaster mitigation funding, the dismantling of HHS, teen reproductive health education, and public health grants, as well as a lengthy history of challenging past federal government action.

The Division also litigates cases such as Washington’s lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic; lawsuits against gambling apps; challenges to the constitutionality of the State’s law restricting gun magazine capacity size and the law banning the sale of assault weapons; and issues stemming from the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.

Case teams of AAGs and paralegals generally range in size from three to eight. The Division’s cases have substantial motion practice and frequently involve large amounts of documents and data.

Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2

DUTIES

• Provide advanced litigation and trial support to Assistant Attorneys General in civil litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Manage complex and voluminous discovery, document review, and litigation support databases.
• Conduct legal research and prepare research summaries to support litigation strategy.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, experts, and litigation team members to ensure effective case management and successful litigation outcomes.
• Drafts and executes expert contracts per Agency and Division policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Independently analyze complex litigation matters to identify legal issues, discovery needs, and case management requirements.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, discovery requests, discovery responses, subpoenas, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Coordinate and manage all phases of discovery, including organizing records, preparing privilege logs, tracking productions, and maintaining discovery databases.
• Utilize litigation support software, including Everlaw, to review documents, apply redactions, create review workflows, manage productions, and maintain case databases.
• Identify, collect, organize, and manage documentary, electronic, statistical, and demonstrative evidence for use in litigation and administrative hearings.
• Assist attorneys with trial and hearing preparation by organizing exhibits, preparing trial notebooks, coordinating fact and expert witnesses, and providing in-person litigation support during hearings and trials.
• Conduct legal research using statutes, regulations, case law, administrative rules, and agency policies; prepare legal research memoranda and verify legal authorities.
• Coordinate with litigation experts, clients, and opposing counsel regarding case scheduling, document exchange, and litigation activities.
• Monitor case progress, track deadlines, and collaborate with litigation teams to ensure timely completion of case assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment, attention to detail, and professionalism in handling sensitive legal information.

• Manage both testifying and consulting contracts, including drafting, executing, amending and paying invoices for a variety of client agencies.

We’re Looking for Somone Who

• Has experience supporting complex civil litigation or administrative proceedings.
• Enjoys organizing large volumes of information and solving challenging legal and procedural issues.
• Has strong legal research and writing skills.
• Is comfortable managing discovery and working with electronic litigation support platforms such as Everlaw or similar document review software.
• Communicates effectively with attorneys, clients, experts, courts, and team members.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable initiating conversations and generating work flows to coordinate projects and other assignments independently.

This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.

Qualifications

Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.

Combination of 4 years of experience* through:

• Paralegal certification
• Two-year paralegal degree
• Paralegal plus (or nine-month paralegal, post BA) certification,

and/or

• Paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney

OR

• One year experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service.

*You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work. Examples of paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney:

• Preparing legal pleadings and legal correspondence
• Ensuring and verifying timely and proper service of legal documents