Paralegal 2 | Labor and Personnel Division | Tumwater

Posting number: 2026-06845

Department: Attorney General's Office

Division: Labor and Personnel

Job classification: PARALEGAL 2

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Legal, Paraprofessional

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. 

This position will remain open until a sufficient number of candidates have applied. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General reserves the right to close this announcement at any time without notice.

Position and Salary
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 2 in the Labor and Personnel Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and  is not union-represented.
 
Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $62,880 - $84,528 (Effective 7/1/2026)
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.

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. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

About the Labor & Personnel Division

The Labor and personnel Division is comprised of 19 attorneys and 12 professional staff located in Tumwater and Spokane. The Labor and Personnel Division represents and advises all state agencies and most colleges and universities on labor and employment issues, including labor negotiations and arbitrations, anti-discrimination laws, wage laws, employee discipline, public disclosure laws, and state and federal family and medical leave laws. The division also handles civil litigation related to wage and hour law, and public disclosure. 

 

Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2 

• Provide Litigation Support on Cases: Independently prepare letters, pleadings, and other documents for litigation, including affidavits and declarations in support of motions. 

• Review and prepare responses to formal discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission; review answers to opposing parties' requests for discovery for completeness and proper objections. 

• Research and gather facts; identify legal issues; interview witnesses to obtain information relating to the facts and defenses of the case. Report findings to attorneys and prepare memoranda, as appropriate, to the case file. 

• Prepare for and participate in trials and hearings, working with the litigation team during case. Development and preparation, including analysis of legal issues, exhibit preparation, and presentation of the case during trial. 

• Prepare witnesses, documentary evidence, computer-generated evidence, and demonstrative evidence for trials, hearings, depositions, and any other proceeding in which testimony is required. Identify and provide information and evidence to experts. Assist in drafting contracts and tracking payments to lay and expert