Posting number: 2026-06846
Department: Attorney General's Office
Division: Regional Services - Port Angeles
Job classification: PARALEGAL 2
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Legal
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 www.washingtonrelay.com
Position and Salary
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 2 in the Regional Services Division Port Angeles. This position is located in Port Angeles, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
Paralegal 2 Salary Range (55): $62,880 - $84,528 Annually (Effective 7/1/2026)
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 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:
About the Regional Services Division
The Attorney General’s Office in Port Angeles is part of the Regional Services Division (RSD). The division represents a variety of state agency clients including the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), Peninsula College, the Department of Labor and Industries (LNI), along with other state agencies housed on the North Olympic Peninsula.
The Peninsula offers a scenic environment in which to practice public service law. The team is small and collegiality is highly valued in this position. RSD Port Angeles prides itself in teamwork and collaboration in pursuing justice for the North Olympic community.
Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2
The Paralegal 2 position will be responsible for demonstrating legal support excellence in both a paralegal 1 and paralegal 2 role. Because the office is small, this position will be responsible for knowing how and excelling in all aspects of legal support and office administration without any management responsibilities. This includes but is not limited to reviewing information and drafting petitions based on that information, preparing court orders and motions, filing documents, reviewing discovery, calling and scheduling witnesses, and being part of a litigation team.
The subject matter of our work tends to be intense as our primary charge is supporting DCYF in protecting children subjected to child abuse and neglect. A successful candidate will be able to find strength and perseverance in the face of difficult fact patterns knowing that their work can improve the lives of others. Although this work is tough, the office is very supportive. Candidates who know how to care for their emotional and physical needs will succeed here and find that the office encourages them to take time to care for themselves so they can return to work fresh every day and support the most vulnerable populations in Washington State.
While the duties can seem overwhelming at first glance, the desired candidate will understand the ebb and flow of duties and assignments and develop own processes, over time, to accomplish tasks with limited effort. The office staff and supervisor are willing to offer assistance during the training process and throughout the candidate’s tenure, when tasks may be interrupted by filing, an influx of mail to be distributed, or other delay.
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.
Required 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:
and/or
OR
*You may have gained applicable paraprofessional experience through previous Paralegal or Legal Assistant work. Examples of paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney:
Skill & Abilities
Maintain emotional and physical wellbeing in the face of difficult and traumatic case facts. They will have to be an independent learner and self disciplined in performing litigation support tasks. This role will be responsible knowing all aspects of the RSD Port Angeles office so that they can cover, mentor, and train their peers. A successful candidate will be able to pick up their teammates’ work and help them reach a final work product. They will need to be a team player and ready to help.
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:
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:
Read the Following Information Completely:
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 If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com
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Clark County government is one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of challenging positions for about 1,570 people. You can learn about current job openings, the application process, job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.
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