Paralegal 3, Torts Division, Olympia
State of Washington, Bay View, WA, United States
Overview
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time Paralegal 3 in the Torts Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Salary Paralegal 3 Salary Range 59: $67,992 - $91,464. 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.
Reasonable accommodation Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or 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.
Duties and Essential Functions The Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal with strong litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and supervisory experience to join the Torts Division in the Tumwater location. This position provides essential leadership within the Division by supervising, mentoring, and developing legal support staff. It also serves as a resource for staff, promotes a collaborative and professional work environment, and supports strategic improvements in efficiency and service delivery.
Essential responsibilities include:
Supervision and Leadership: assigning workloads, resolving conflicts, conducting training, onboarding and performance evaluations, ensuring adherence to agency policies, and contributing to the development of office procedures and team operations.
Advanced Paralegal Support: conducting comprehensive case analysis; drafting and reviewing a wide range of litigation documents including electronic discovery and database administration; coordinating discovery; managing evidence and discovery coordination; interacting with witnesses, experts, and client agencies; creating demonstrative and digital presentations for trial, mediation, and appellate matters; tracking critical deadlines; and ensuring compliance with state and federal court rules and AGO procedures.
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.
Qualifications Combination of six years of experience through:
Paralegal certification
Two-year paralegal degree
Paralegal plus (or nine-month paralegal, post BA) certification
Paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney
OR
Two years’ experience as a Paralegal 2 in Washington State Service
Related paraprofessional experience such as preparing legal pleadings and correspondence, ensuring timely service of documents, calendaring, managing case documents, organizing discovery, and researching legal issues
About The Washington State Office Of The Attorney General The AGO serves 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. Our work includes economic justice and consumer protections, civil rights, criminal justice and public safety, among other areas. We strive for a collaborative culture and professional growth opportunities.
Application Instructions In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered:
A letter of interest describing your specific qualifications
A current resume detailing experience and education
Read the following information completely:
Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling, and grammar before submitting
You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days
The initial screening will be based on the contents and completeness of the application, including the work experience and education sections
A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section
All information may be verified and documentation may be required
The AGO does not use the E-Verify system; STEM OPT is not available
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations 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, veteran status, or other protected statuses. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. If you are having technical difficulties, please contact NEOGOV support at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
For more information about benefits, see the state benefits information referenced in the posting.
Updated 01-07-2026
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Salary Paralegal 3 Salary Range 59: $67,992 - $91,464. 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.
Reasonable accommodation Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or 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.
Duties and Essential Functions The Washington State Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal with strong litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and supervisory experience to join the Torts Division in the Tumwater location. This position provides essential leadership within the Division by supervising, mentoring, and developing legal support staff. It also serves as a resource for staff, promotes a collaborative and professional work environment, and supports strategic improvements in efficiency and service delivery.
Essential responsibilities include:
Supervision and Leadership: assigning workloads, resolving conflicts, conducting training, onboarding and performance evaluations, ensuring adherence to agency policies, and contributing to the development of office procedures and team operations.
Advanced Paralegal Support: conducting comprehensive case analysis; drafting and reviewing a wide range of litigation documents including electronic discovery and database administration; coordinating discovery; managing evidence and discovery coordination; interacting with witnesses, experts, and client agencies; creating demonstrative and digital presentations for trial, mediation, and appellate matters; tracking critical deadlines; and ensuring compliance with state and federal court rules and AGO procedures.
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.
Qualifications Combination of six years of experience through:
Paralegal certification
Two-year paralegal degree
Paralegal plus (or nine-month paralegal, post BA) certification
Paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney
OR
Two years’ experience as a Paralegal 2 in Washington State Service
Related paraprofessional experience such as preparing legal pleadings and correspondence, ensuring timely service of documents, calendaring, managing case documents, organizing discovery, and researching legal issues
About The Washington State Office Of The Attorney General The AGO serves 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. Our work includes economic justice and consumer protections, civil rights, criminal justice and public safety, among other areas. We strive for a collaborative culture and professional growth opportunities.
Application Instructions In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered:
A letter of interest describing your specific qualifications
A current resume detailing experience and education
Read the following information completely:
Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling, and grammar before submitting
You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days
The initial screening will be based on the contents and completeness of the application, including the work experience and education sections
A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section
All information may be verified and documentation may be required
The AGO does not use the E-Verify system; STEM OPT is not available
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations 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, veteran status, or other protected statuses. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. If you are having technical difficulties, please contact NEOGOV support at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
For more information about benefits, see the state benefits information referenced in the posting.
Updated 01-07-2026
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