What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal 2, Consumer Protection Division, Washington State Office of the Attorney General position at State of Washington?
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Position and Salary
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 2 in the Consumer Protection. 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.
Division Information
The Consumer Protection Division (CP) 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?
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.
Professional staff in the Consumer Protection Division are valued members of litigation teams. Their input is critical to case management and strategy. If you are offered this position, you can expect to be an active participant in case planning and provide valuable input when big decisions are being made.
This position would lead a team of legal assistants and paralegals and would include supervising, training, and coaching legal professional staff in the performance of all assignments, projects and job duties. You will act as a resource to division staff for questions and concerns regarding legal support services, assignments, and litigation support systems used by the division or office.
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. As matters approach trial, you will provide 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 recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.
Desired Qualifications
Combination of four years of experience through paralegal certification, two-year paralegal degree, and / or paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney.
Three years’ experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service.
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.
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 :
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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.
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Salary : $59,844 - $80,460
