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Role Description

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent part-time Legal Assistant 1 in the Regional Services Division. This position is located in Kennewick, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Legal Assistant 1 (Range 42) salary range: $45,024 - $60,132. 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 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Open and close litigation case files
• Accurately perform case docketing functions and data entry into legal databases
• Manage filing, storage, and organization of electronic case files
• Prepare, finalize for signature, and file legal documents with the proper court in jMotion or eMotion
• Prepare basic legal correspondence with clients and others requiring knowledge of legal terminology, policies, and procedures
• Monitor electronic mailboxes per division protocols and policies and route to the appropriate person(s)
• Open, process, and route all incoming mail and legal messenger deliveries
• Front desk duties, such as answering phone calls, helping the public, scheduling conference rooms, handling large print projects, and managing the vehicle fleet
• Process incoming invoices for approval and payment
• Maintain inventory, track & order supplies, and maintain copiers
• Perform weekly delivery or messenger service by filing documents at local courts or serving documents

Qualifications

• Option 1: High School diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience including a minimum of one year of experience in a legal environment
• Option 2: Two years of legal office experience
• Option 3: A combination of three years of college education and/or relevant experience
• Option 4: A two year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal studies or related field of study

• Preferred skills & abilities include effective communication both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve, take direction, work constructively with others as part of a team
• Ability to work to accomplish deadlines and track details
• Reliable attendance is important due to part-time position requiring work on Fridays

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, Infants in the Workplace Program, and Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups

Company Description

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities.

• Economic justice and consumer protections
• Social justice and civil rights
• Criminal justice and public safety

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest.