Paralegal 2

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.The Washington State Attorney General's Office ("AGO") provides excellent, independent, and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and protects the rights of its people. The AGO's employees, in approximately 35 divisions and units located in 12 cities across the state, provide legal services to more than 230 state agencies, boards and commissions, and colleges and universities, as well as to the Legislature and the Governor.

The AGO values diversity and recognizes that a workforce composed of employees with different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive work environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfill its mission. For more information about the AGO, you can review the Office's Annual Report, which can be found HERE.The University of Washington Division of the AGO ("Division") provides comprehensive legal services to the University of Washington ("UW"), which operates three campuses (Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell) and a large medical enterprise. UW enrolls more than 60,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, employs over 45,000 faculty and staff, and is ranked among the best higher education research institutions in the country.The Division is comprised of 20 attorneys, organized into three teams (General Practice, Employment, and Healthcare), and 10 support personnel.

The division provides legal advice and representation across a variety of specialized areas related to UW's broad array of operations and activities, including healthcare, employment law, labor relations, student affairs, admissions, real estate, compliance and risk services, ADA, Title IX, business law, intercollegiate athletics, public finance, bonds, intellectual property, tax, benefits, IT, gifts and trusts, and constitutional law.The Attorney Generals Office has an outstanding opportunity for a Paralegal 2. This position is a UW position and the successful candidate will be a UW employee, working on an integrated team of UW and AGO-employed attorneys and staff.This position reports to the Paralegal 3. The primary purpose of this position is to apply specialized knowledge of legal proceedings, issues and information resources to provide substantive support to the UW Division of the Attorney General's Office.

This includes providing a wide variety of legal support to attorneys and working both collaboratively and independently to assist in the Division's legal services. The work will include litigation support, including for labor matters, subpoena responses, public record reviews, legal research, contract review, assignment to the Division's Healthcare Team leader and other assorted projects as assigned.Paralegal DutiesPerform complex paralegal support activities under the supervision of attorneys.Review and redact documents responsive to public records requests in Everlaw.Work with attorneys to assist UW in responding to subpoenas, including communicating with UW staff to obtain responsive documents, communicating with counsel who issued the subpoena, and reviewing, redacting, and producing documents.Calendar litigation critical events/dates and monitor cases to ensure no critical deadlines are missed. Work with attorneys and legal assistants to identify next steps in litigation and/or adjudicatory processes.Review litigation and subpoena files and critically analyze and summarize complex legal and factual issues, questions, and strategies.Contact client representatives, if necessary, to clarify issues or obtain additional information.

Conduct discovery to gather relevant information and documents.Correspond with others, including potential witnesses and outside counsel. Prepare written analyses of complex legal issues including facts, policies, , jurisdiction, remedies sought, potential witnesses, etc. Review and analyze additional evidence provided by opposing parties.Interpret and explain complex court rules, policies, and operating procedures.Navigate federal and state court sites to search for case dockets and retrieve copies of court pleadings.Assist with reviewing case citations.Help draft letters, pleadings, and other documents including, but not limited to, affidavits, motions, memoranda, and contracts.Conduct legal and other technical research utilizing Westlaw, library resources, and the internet.Assist attorneys in preparing for, and taking part in, meetings, hearings, etc.Within established guidelines, respond to requests for information and for copies of documents, statutes, and cases, and answer general questions regarding legal matters and status of cases.Field incoming calls and provide assistance to clients, outside counsel, etc.

in support of attorneys.Minimum RequirementsGraduation from an accredited two-year paralegal program plus two years' experience as a paralegal.ORGraduation from an accredited four-year college and completion of a nine-month paralegal program plus one year experience as a paralegal.ORThree years' experience as a paralegal.ORTwo years as a Paralegal 1.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.Desirable Qualifications;Demonstrate Knowledge of: Paralegal processes and proceduresDemonstrate Ability to:Multi-task and/or shift priorities to conduct necessary businessOrganize, prioritize, and manage a large number of projects and diversified work groupsExpress ideas clearly, orally, in writing, and in meetingsWork independentlyResearch and comply with state and agency policies and proceduresEffectively use software applications, case management systems, and databases with dual reporting requirements for the AGO and UW.This is a full-time position with office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.Additional hours may be required to perform the job functions.