Paralegal 2 — Juvenile Litigation (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Hybrid telework options

Flexible schedules

Wellness programs

Job summary

Washington State Office of the Attorney General seeks a Paralegal 2 in the Children, Youth, and Families Division (CYF) in Tumwater. The position is full-time and represented by WFSE, with a salary range of $62,880–$84,528 annually.

The role supports Juvenile Litigation, handling discovery, trial prep, and client liaison work for DCYF. AGOs offer excellent benefits, flexible schedules including hybrid telework, and ongoing professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience via certification, degree or equivalent paraprofessional work.
• Paralegal certification or degree is required.
• Experience in trial preparation and supporting DCYF-related cases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop legal strategy and summarize documents for issues.
• Prepare for trial with exhibits and notebooks for dependency and termination trials.
• Review discovery requests and manage confidential information; use Everlaw.
• Coordinate discovery plans with opposing counsel.
• Independently review matters, contact clients for information, draft pleadings and affidavits.
• Serve as initial contact for client, opposing counsel, pro se litigants, and courts; schedule hearings.

Skills

Trial preparation

Electronic discovery

Office suite proficiency

Legal research

Written and verbal communication

Education

Paralegal certification

Two-year paralegal degree

Paralegal certification upgrade (paralegal plus / nine-month post BA)

Tools

Odyssey

JIS/JABS

Everlaw

Case management systems

Job description

Washington State Office of the Attorney General seeks a Paralegal 2 in the Children, Youth, and Families Division (CYF) in Tumwater. The position is full-time and represented by WFSE, with a salary range of $62,880–$84,528 annually.

The role supports Juvenile Litigation, handling discovery, trial prep, and client liaison work for DCYF. AGOs offer excellent benefits, flexible schedules including hybrid telework, and ongoing professional growth opportunities.