Attorney jobs in Seattle, WA

Description

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 Office Assistant in General Services. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). An in-training option from Office Assistant 3 is available.

Legal Office Assistant (Range 36) salary range: $36,900 - $48,864
Office Assistant 3 (Range 34) salary range: $35,280 - $46,596

The base pay actually 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 depending on position requirements:

• In addition to the salary listed above, incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive a 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
If this position is designated as requiring dual language skills, incumbents will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

• 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!

Duties

What does a Legal Office Assistant do?

As one of the faces of the Attorney General’s Office and resource for your colleagues, you will be greeting, welcoming and directing staff and visitors of the Seattle office in person and via telephone. This position provides a variety of clerical assistance and support to 12 divisions in the building and over 27 statewide, including processing all incoming and outgoing building mail. The incumbent for this position will need to be able to produce accurate copies, scans and printed material, follow written direction, provide clear written and verbal communication and offer excellent customer service to internal and external customers. The General Services team provides scheduling for vehicles, conference rooms and coordinates vehicle maintenance as needed.

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

Desired Qualifications

To enter at the Office Assistant 3 Level:
Desired Office Assistant 3 qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience.

To enter at the Legal Office Assistant Level:
Desired Legal Office Assistant qualifications:

Option 1: High School diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience including a minimum of six months of experience in a legal office environment.

Option 2: One year of legal office experience.

Option 3: A combination of two 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.

A valid non-probationary Washington State Driver's License is required for this position.

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