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Intake Specialist/Receptionist Jobs in Irvine, CA at Moshtael Family Law
Description
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at [email protected]. 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 2 in the Licensing and Administrative Law Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $59,844 – $80,460
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 following stipends may apply based on position requirements:
Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.
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 Licensing and Administrative Law:
The Licensing and Administrative Law Division (LAL) seeks a Paralegal 2 supervisor position in its downtown Seattle section. The LAL Division consists of 22 attorneys and 15 professional staff based in Olympia and Seattle. Its work touches the lives of all Washingtonians and focuses on promoting public safety, protecting the economy, and preserving public integrity and trust. LAL prides itself as an inclusive, energetic, collegial, and high-performing organization of professionals who strive to provide high-quality ethical legal services. We enjoy our work, our colleagues, and our clients.
The division handles litigation and advice for the Department of Licensing (including its regulation of drivers and professionals and businesses in roughly 35 occupations), Employment Security Department (unemployment, paid family and medical leave, and WA Cares programs), Liquor and Cannabis Board, Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, Lottery Commission, Board of Accountancy, Commission on Judicial Conduct, Sunshine Committee, Consumer Directed Employer Rate Setting Board, Certified Professional Guardianship Board, Interpreter Commission, Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office, and Columbia River Gorge Commission. Our work includes litigation before various tribunals, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, professional licensing boards, Washington superior and appellate courts, and federal courts. Cases and advice range from entry-level to high profile and cutting-edge.
Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2 Supervisor:
This Seattle Paralegal 2 position supervises, mentors, and coaches three Paralegal 1s and one Legal Assistant, performs complex legal support functions, is part of the division backup plan for legal support and some administrative support, is part of the division leadership team and performs journey-level paralegal duties. The position independently performs a variety of complex legal support assignments such as: identifying and pursuing next steps in litigation or adjudication process; verifying legal citations and references for accuracy, consistency and case relevance; composing correspondence for signature; scheduling arrangements for witness appearances at hearings; independently composing and preparing pleadings per attorney direction; preparing tables of contents and authorities for appellate briefs; performing basic legal research; organizing and preparing trial notebooks, pleadings and exhibits to be used at hearing; assisting an attorney or paralegal with drafting of standard pleadings, records, and interrogatories; assisting an attorney or paralegal with deposition summaries and case summaries; and, drafting requests for production of documents and responses.
The following competencies are required:
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate legal support professionals, and to mentor and coach legal staff through review of work product for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with agency procedures and court rules;
Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration and promote a positive work environment that recognizes and respects all employees;
Ability to maintain productive working relationships across the section, division, and agency, and with clients and interested parties, helping to identify and resolve problems;
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, which includes being approachable and demonstrating active listening;
Exhibiting proactive problem-solving skills and maintaining perspective, as part of a team; and,
Ability to multitask by partnering with assigned attorneys and co-workers to manage an active caseload while meeting deadlines and providing timely client services.
LAL is a collaborative environment providing opportunities for a great variety of administrative and legal experiences for individual and professional growth. We strive to consistently exemplify AGO core values, i.e., to deliver high quality legal services; conduct ourselves with integrity, professionalism, civility, and transparency; and promote a collegial and diverse workplace that values, respects, and supports our employees.
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:
Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate your combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated using an intentional equity lens.
Combination of 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
OR
Three years’ experience as a Paralegal 1 in Washington State Service.
You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work.
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
About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
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. This includes:
Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
And much more!
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. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here.
Commitment to Diversity
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.
One recent measure of the AGO’s commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network’s “Outstanding Agency Award” in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
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 of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience” and “education” sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests
Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.
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, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at [email protected]. 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.
For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or [email protected].
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Title: Intake Specialist/Receptionist
Company: Moshtael Family Law
Location: Irvine, CA
