Paralegal 1 - Social & Health Services Division - Spokane, WA - Attorney General's Office

Posting number: 2026-04510

Department: Attorney General's Office

Division: Spokane - Social and Health Services

Job classification: PARALEGAL 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Legal, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

Position and Salary
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 1 position in the Social and Health Services Division. This position is located in Spokane, Washington and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
   
Paralegal 1 Salary Range (Range 51): $56,952 – $76,608/annually
 
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 high end of the salary range, Step M, is typically a longevity step. The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

Position Description and Job Duties
Our Paralegal 1 staff provide critical support to Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) in the litigation of state matters, preparing for trial, and applying knowledge of court rules related to legal practice, subject matter, and court filing procedures in civil and appellate matters. As a Paralegal 1, you may be entrusted to perform some of the following duties:

• Analyze facts
• 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

Specific to the Social and Health Services Division in Spokane, you will: Our paralegal 1 staff provide critical support to Assistant Attorneys General (AAGs) in the litigation of state matters, preparing for trial, and applying knowledge of court rules related to legal practice, subject matter, and court filing procedures in civil and appellate matters. This position supports AAGs by performing complex legal support functions, i.e., organize and maintain case files during litigation, independently prepare legal pleadings and correspondence, including motions, proofread, set hearings, ensure witness fee agreements are prepared and returned for processing, uses calendar and case management systems to manage cases, trains others on technology and software used to perform legal work, trains and/or mentors lower level staff and serves as resource for staff regarding technical legal assignments.

If you are interested in furthering your legal support career within the AGO, this is the opportunity for you.
  
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.
 
 
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 telework options for most positions, a Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance Program, and numerous affinity groups to foster community and connection.
 
 
About the Social and Health Services Division – Spokane, WA
The Social and Health Services Section is fast-paced, complex, and litigation intensive. SHS focuses on our vulnerable populations, handling cases involving children and adult