Paralegal 3 | Regional Services Division | Washington State

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Hybrid telework options

Wellness Program

Job summary

Office of the Attorney General (AGO) in Washington state seeks a Paralegal 3 in the Regional Services Division. The role provides statewide coordination of public records and supports discovery across seven offices.

The position supervises a Paralegal 2, and offers growth through professional development and a flexible benefits package. Located across multiple offices, including Kennewick, Yakima, Wenatchee, Vancouver and more.

Qualifications

• Combination of six years of experience through:
• Two-year paralegal degree; Paralegal certification; Paralegal plus (or nine-month paralegal, post BA) certification.
• AND/OR Paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney
• Two years’ experience as a Paralegal 2 in Washington State Service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide management of the Regional Services Division’s public records.
• Oversee and coordinate discovery across the seven RSD offices and support the Appellate unit.
• Supervise a Paralegal 2 and provide guidance and staff coordination.

Skills

Paralegal certification

Two-year paralegal degree

Paralegal plus certification

Paraprofessional experience in support

Education

Two-year paralegal degree

Paralegal certificate

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 3 in the Regional Services Division (RSD). This position can be located in any RSD office location, including Kennewick, Yakima, Wenatchee, Vancouver, Port Angeles, Everett and Bellingham, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Paralegal 3 Salary Range (59):

$69,348 - $93,288 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.

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.

• Note: Effective July 1, 2025, Paralegal 3s 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 3s – 5% Group C Assignment Pay

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 Regional Services Division

Regional Services Division is made up of seven sections located in communities across Central Washington and Western Washington outside the Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia corridor. The division provides legal services to a variety of state agencies and institutions of higher education in the counties surrounding each of the seven locations. By sharing information and strategies across the division, the employees in Regional Services are able to provide excellent legal services through the efforts of employees who live in and play an active part in the communities they serve.

Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 3

This position provides statewide coordination, oversight, training, and direct support for the management of the Regional Services Division’s public records. Additionally, the position has oversight and will help coordinate how the Division organizes, responds to and tracks discovery across the seven RSD Offices as well as being responsible for coordinating professional staff support for the RSD Appellate unit. This position also supervises a Paralegal 2 who performs related public records work and provides guidance, coordination and support to staff across the division. This position requires a high degree of organization, an ability to analyze facts, knowledge of the public records and discovery processes and experience training others.

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.

Required 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 six 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

• Two years’ experience as a Paralegal 2 in Washington State Service.

*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
• Calculating, verifying, and calendaring critical events and other dates
• Managing case documents, files and exhibits
• Tracking and organizing discovery documents
• Researching legal issues and verifying legal citations and references for accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

Discovery and Public Records: Expert level experience supporting an attorney(s) in propounding and responding to discovery. Examples include drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, use of MFT for distribution, and the use of Everlaw. Expert level experience in locating responsive records, identifying and redacting confidential information, and the use of Everlaw.

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes:

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And much more!

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here.

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment. Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's"Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests

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. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO. 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. 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.

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail]. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at [phone] or [e-mail].