Supervising Paralegal 2, Torts Division, Seattle

About the role

The Washington State Office of the Attorney General is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 2 position in the Torts Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Responsibilities

• Draft templates for formal and informal discovery requests directed to plaintiffs and other parties.
• Proofread, format, and serve formal and informal discovery requests.
• Review, proofread, format, serve, and/or file responses to formal discovery requests.
• Prepare discovery responses, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Coordinate and assist with CR 30(b)(6) deponents.
• Plan, lead, organize, and direct work performed by entry-level paralegals and legal support staff within the Torts Division.
• Determine staff assignments and distribute workload effectively.
• Resolve workload conflicts to meet deadlines and minimize overtime.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to entry-level and journey paralegal staff.
• Interview candidates and recommend individuals for appointment or promotion.
• Conduct onboarding for new staff.
• Supervise, train, and coach staff in the performance of assigned duties.
• Maintain working knowledge of agency and divisional policies and procedures.
• Evaluate employee performance and complete Professional Development Plans in a timely manner.
• Conduct interim and annual performance reviews.
• Recognize and acknowledge employee accomplishments, commendations, and successes.
• Communicate employee achievements to supervisors and Division management.
• Recommend disciplinary action to the Division Chief when necessary.
• Support employee growth through performance feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Review and approve timekeeping, leave, and training requests for paralegal staff.
• Review and approve monthly timesheets for staff under direct supervision.
• Work within the following court venues: Washington State District, Superior, and Appeals Courts in all counties and Divisions; and Federal Courts, specifically, USDC Western, USDC Eastern, and the 9th Circuit.

Qualifications

• 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
• One year 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

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s)
• Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Waiver
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Recognition Leave
• 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

Pay

Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $61,644 - $82,872 (Effective 7/1/2025) | $62,880 - $84,528 (Effective 7/1/2026)

Schedule

Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options available.