Paralegal 2, Consumer Protection Division, Washington ...

Position and Salary The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 2 in the Consumer Protection Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $59,844 - $80,460. 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. 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. Division Information The Consumer Protection Division (CP) is composed of attorneys and professional staff. The division enforces the Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86) and other statutes to help keep the Washington marketplace free of unfair and deceptive practices. The division investigates and files legal actions to stop unfair and deceptive practices, recovers refunds for consumers, seeks penalties against offending entities, and recovers costs and fees to ensure that wrongdoers pay for their actions. What does a Paralegal 2 do? In support of the Mission and Values of the Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division, the primary purpose of this position is to supervise legal support staff and to perform expert level legal support to CP Division AAGs enforcing the Consumer Protection Act. Paralegal duties will be a critical part of the work assigned. You will provide support to division attorneys, including scheduling and coordinating their litigation activities. You will review legal documents for proper format and ensure court rules have been followed. You will draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, and case information at attorneys' request. You will initiate correspondence and pleadings for attorneys' signatures, and proofread, format, and finalize letters, memos, reports, and pleadings. As matters approach trial, you will be a critical part of the team, providing trial support on CP enforcement cases, compiling exhibits/attachments, maintaining service lists, and ensuring that legal documents are prepared and processed to meet legal requirements and all filing deadlines. This position will be well suited to candidates who prefer diversity in their daily work. There is a long list of ways that you will contribute to the Division in addition to litigation related tasks. Your leadership skills will be particularly important to your success in this position. Desired Qualifications Combination of four 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 Three years' experience as a Paralegal 1 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 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position: A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position; A current resume detailing experience and education. READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY: Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting. You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days. The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-01