Paralegal in-Training: Rise to Legal Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision for employees &/

Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave

11 Paid Holidays per year

Public Employees Retirement System (PE

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Hybrid telework options

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Washington State Office of the Attorney General (AGO) in Wenatchee, WA, invites applications for a 12-month in-training program advancing from Legal Assistant 2 to Paralegal 1. This full-time, permanent position begins at Legal Assistant 2 and progresses through Legal Assistant 3 to Paralegal 1 upon successful completion.

The AGO offers a supportive, collaborative environment with strong professional development, WFSE representation, and competitive base pay aligned with job class and seniority.

Qualifications

• Permanent status as a Legal Assistant 1 in the AGO is required.
• Interest in advancing to Paralegal 1 through the in-training program is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Analyze facts and provide them to the attorney.
• 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.
• File with the court.

Job description

Washington State Office of the Attorney General (AGO) in Wenatchee, WA, invites applications for a 12-month in-training program advancing from Legal Assistant 2 to Paralegal 1. This full-time, permanent position begins at Legal Assistant 2 and progresses through Legal Assistant 3 to Paralegal 1 upon successful completion.

The AGO offers a supportive, collaborative environment with strong professional development, WFSE representation, and competitive base pay aligned with job class and seniority.