Paralegal in Training: Path to Paralegal 1

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Flexible schedules

Hybrid telework options

Job summary

Washington State Office of the Attorney General in Vancouver, WA, seeks candidates for a 12-month in-training program from Legal Assistant 2 to Paralegal 1. This full-time, permanent role starts at Legal Assistant 2 and progresses through Legal Assistant 3 to Paralegal 1 upon successful training completion.

The position is in the Regional Services Division, with WFSE representation, and includes a robust benefits package and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Paralegal 1 staff provide support to AAGs in litigation.
• Training path from Legal Assistant 2 to Paralegal 1.
• Permanent status as Legal Assistant 1 is required.
• Based in Vancouver, WA with the Regional Services Division.

Responsibilities

• Analyze facts
• Compose documents and pleadings
• Schedule and 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

Analyze facts

Draft legal notices

Compose documents and pleadings

Schedule witnesses

Research legal issues

Coordinate litigation prep

Track case status through trial

Job description

Washington State Office of the Attorney General in Vancouver, WA, seeks candidates for a 12-month in-training program from Legal Assistant 2 to Paralegal 1. This full-time, permanent role starts at Legal Assistant 2 and progresses through Legal Assistant 3 to Paralegal 1 upon successful training completion.

The position is in the Regional Services Division, with WFSE representation, and includes a robust benefits package and professional growth opportunities.