Paralegal 2 – Regulatory Enforcement (Hybrid)

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Wellness programs

Work-life balance

Public service fulfillment

Training & Development

Free parking (Tumwater) & Public trans

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Job summary

State of Washington’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner seeks a Paralegal 2 to join the Legal Support Unit in the Tumwater office. You will provide essential legal support to attorneys handling administrative enforcement matters, from simple cases to complex proceedings.

You will independently research issues, draft orders and related documents, organize discovery, and help prepare for hearings and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience through paralegal certification and/or paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney, administrative law judge, or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience as a Paralegal 1 may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support to insurance attorneys on a diverse caseload of administrative enforcement matters, ranging from simple to complex.
• Draft administrative enforcement orders, legal correspondence, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Analyze case facts, identify relevant legal issues and potential violations, and conduct legal research using case law databases and other resources.
• Research and identify relevant legal authorities and comparable cases to support proposed enforcement actions.
• Review and proofread legal documents for accuracy, formatting, grammar, spelling, citations, and consistency.
• Organize and manage discovery materials, case exhibits, hearing documents, trial notebooks, and other materials needed for legal proceedings.
• Assist attorneys with prehearing conferences, administrative hearings, settlement negotiations, and the coordination of lay and expert witnesses.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files and records using agency systems and databases.
• Monitor case schedules, compliance requirements, and critical deadlines to ensure timely completion of legal actions.
• Collaborate with attorneys and colleagues to identify opportunities to standardize work, streamline processes, and improve efficiency.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with OIC employees, managers, attorneys, and external contacts while maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive legal information.

Skills

MS Office

Typing 40 wpm

Research & writing

Organization & deadlines

Education

Paralegal certification

Job description

State of Washington’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner seeks a Paralegal 2 to join the Legal Support Unit in the Tumwater office. You will provide essential legal support to attorneys handling administrative enforcement matters, from simple cases to complex proceedings.

You will independently research issues, draft orders and related documents, organize discovery, and help prepare for hearings and negotiations.