Paralegal Intern, Positions in Multiple Locations, Attorney General's Office

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.

Why you should apply

Paralegal students interested in interning at the AGO are encouraged to submit their application! Serving as a paralegal intern for the AGO not only provides the opportunity to earn valuable academic credit, it offers the following, equally important benefits:

• Exceptional legal experience working in a professional law office
• Demonstration of one’s interest in and commitment to public service
• Engagement with experienced, professional colleagues and legal mentors
• Expansive breadth and diversity of work 
• Opportunity to attend a wide array of effective, interesting legal trainings and events
• Work that makes a tangible and positive difference to the people of Washington

Details about working for the Attorney General’s Office 

The AGO is committed to the benefits of a healthy life-work balance and offers a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace where you will experience belonging and be part of a supportive and collegial team. Candidates selected for our internship opportunities will join a team in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO as a paralegal intern include:

• Competitive salary – Paralegal Interns will be placed in Range 36E. The base pay offered may vary depending on the candidate’s educational program progress, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Interns assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays
• Health and wellness program
• Access to attend training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide
• Due to the limited duration of these positions (less than six months), interns are not eligible for medical and dental benefits.

Effective July 1, 2025, a general wage increase will be applied to this position and the salary will be set in Range 36E (Steps E-L): $20.58-24.23/ Hourly, 

This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This internship is for a specific period of time with an understanding that there is no guarantee of employment at the end of the program (Temporary, Limited Duration).

Duties

Although each paralegal intern’s experience is unique, the following are examples of duties typical to an AGO Paralegal Intern:

• Receive instruction and demonstrate basic understanding of division legal processes and procedures
• Prepare and/or review on behalf of others basic pleadings, correspondence and legal documents
• Review and mark redactions in discovery
• Review court systems and case dockets to ensure attorneys have received all documents filed
• Assist in preparation of trial notebooks and exhibit binders for motions, discovery, hearings and trial
• Research and report on relevant court rules and procedures applicable to court cases and administrative matters
• Observe trial, court hearings, administrative proceedings and depositions (virtual or in-person)

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A few positions within the AGO have exposure to information that requires staff be screened and pass a fingerprint-based background check. A paralegal intern candidate could be placed into one of the affected positions and thus this provides notice that you may be subject to a fingerprint background check and be subject to additional background checks as a condition of employment. 

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Work Schedule

Anticipated start date is July 16, 2025. Our standard office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students may work between 8 and 20 hours per week within those office hours during their internship term to complete the minimum number of hours required to receive academic credit.

Qualifications

Students currently enrolled in a paralegal program (either a 2-year AAS degree in Paralegal Studies OR a Paralegal Certificate Program after obtaining a BA degree) will be considered for an internship opportunity.

In addition, the AGO seeks internship applicants who are:

• Eager to learn and are willing to accept feedback
• Motivated and enthusiastic about legal work and the AGO
• Positive contributors to a professional work environment
• Strong verbal and written communicators
• Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding sensitive information
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

How do I apply?

To be considered for our Summer Paralegal Internship Program, apply using the green button above and submit a profile. In addition to fully completing a profile and responding to all supplemental questions you must attach:

• A letter of interest
• Current resume detailing education and work history

Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

Read the following information completely:

• 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.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
• Please be sure to remove private information such as your Social Security number and date of birth.
• 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

Selection Process

Materials will be reviewed for qualifications and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process. Interviews will be conducted virtually and scheduled between June 23-25, 2025.

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 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 orwww.washingtonrelay.com. 

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact HRemployment@ATG.WA.GOV. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at 855-524-5627 orsupport@neogov.com.