Paralegal I, Regional Services – Hybrid/Remote

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington’s Attorney General’s Office in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Paralegal 1 to support AAGs in civil and appellate matters. The role involves preparing for trial, analyzing facts, drafting pleadings, and coordinating litigation steps.

As a Paralegal 1, you will handle witness interviews, research legal issues, and track case status from summons to trial. Competitive benefits and telework options are offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• Three years of related experience through: Paralegal certification, two-year paralegal degree, or paralegal plus (or nine-month paralegal, post BA) certification.
• Paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney.
• You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work.

Responsibilities

• Analyze facts
• Compose documents and pleadings
• Schedule and/or interview witnesses
• Research legal issues and evaluate the facts of the cases
• Coordinate the preparation for litigation
• Track status of cases from summons to trial
• Draft legal notices

Skills

Paralegal processes

Trial preparation

Court filing

Odyssey/JIS

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Paralegal certification

Two-year paralegal degree

Paralegal plus / nine-month paralegal, post BA

Paraprofessional experience

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

State of Washington’s Attorney General’s Office in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Paralegal 1 to support AAGs in civil and appellate matters. The role involves preparing for trial, analyzing facts, drafting pleadings, and coordinating litigation steps.

As a Paralegal 1, you will handle witness interviews, research legal issues, and track case status from summons to trial. Competitive benefits and telework options are offered where applicable.