Legal Assistant 1, Labor & Industries Division, Seattle

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 Legal Assistant 1 in the Labor & Industries Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Legal Assistant 1 (Range 42) salary range: $45,024 - $60,132 (Effective 7/1/2025)
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.  

• Legal Assistant 1 incumbents assigned to our Seattle office receive an additional 10% Assignment Pay.

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 & Industries Division:

The Labor and Industries Division is a dynamic, diverse, inclusive, and collegial division. All of the LNI Division’s 100+ staff are respected for their individual contributions and attributes, and all share the same commitment to serving the public by providing excellent legal services in support of their client’s mission to: protect workers, preserve the industrial insurance accident fund, and help injured workers heal and return to work. The Labor and Industries Division represents and advises the Department of Labor and Industries regarding worker safety and health standards and citations, workers' compensation benefits, crime victims’ claims, worker fraud, and employer appeals of assessments of worker’s compensation premiums, which are litigated before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. The L&I division also represents and advises L&I on questions about fair wages and prevailing wage requirements, contractor and building issues, electrical citations, WISHA discrimination cases, and other issues for workers and employers. The division handles a wide variety of cases from entry level to highly complex matters, and has a robust appellate litigation program. The work touches all businesses and workers in Washington, and is of central importance to the business economy of our state.

The Seattle LNI Division strives to make professional growth a priority and allow staff to develop their skills in areas of law that interest them, while still meeting the business needs of the section. With such a diverse practice, our professional staff are continuously engaged in challenging and interesting work. Opportunities to learn and achieve professional growth through experience, mentorship and training are encouraged and supported. Our teams consist of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.

Duties and Essential Functions of a Legal Assistant 1:

Under the supervision of a Legal Assistant 3, this position performs complex clerical tasks within the Seattle Labor & Industries Division. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare Notices of Appearance/Substitution using the Case Management System and e-file with the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
• Docket incoming mail for mediation paralegals
• Calendar case events to mediation paralegals’ calendars
• Receive service of legal documents and immediately route to the appropriate party
• Enter receipt of new files into the Case Management System
• Archive closed files 
• Provide MFD assistance to all staff in office (e.g., refilling toner, ordering toner, making service requests, troubleshooting paper jams)
• Open new electronic case files and Case Management System matters for new superior court cases
• Scan, process, sort and distribute incoming daily mail and deliveries
• Monitor and route the e-service, fax, and case assignment electronic inboxes per division protocols and business rules
• Inventory, maintain and track supplies for the division
• Process incoming checks according to office protocols and policies
• Process monthly invoices

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: 

Option 1: High School diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience including a minimum of one year of experience in a legal environment; 

Option 2: Two years of legal office experience; 

Option 3: A combination of three years of college education and/or relevant experience; 

Option 4: A two year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal studies or related field of study.

Skill & Abilities:

The incumbent in this position is preferred to have knowledge of:

• The Department of Labor and Industries and its various programs i.e. Worker’s Compensation, Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), Employment Standards, Employer Services/Audit, Building Trades.
• Specialized Computer Skills: Use case management software, such as Filevine, to create matters, enter data, find records, and run simple queries. Experience in Outlook monitoring shared mailboxes. Experience with Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with bulk or batch scanning.
• Procedures of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals

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 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.

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. 

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