Cannabis Legal Assistant 3 With Training Licensing Administrative Law Division Seattle Jobs

Description

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact Kalea Muigai at 360-586-7698. 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.
The Attorney General’s Office (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.

This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied. Review of applications is expected to occur on 6/7/2022 and will be ongoing. It is in the applicants’ best interest to submit their application materials as early as possible.

Per AGO Policy, employees and volunteers of the AGO must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.
Effective March 14, 2022, the AGO announced pursuant to its policy, that employees and volunteers must also receive a booster shot as a condition of employment. Employees or volunteers who are not eligible to receive the booster before their start date, due to required waiting times after receiving their initial vaccine(s), must provide confirmation of the vaccine type and date received so the AGO can calculate the date by which they must receive the booster. If you are selected to serve within the AGO as an employee or volunteer, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination and booster (if already received) before you are able to begin work. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet the requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.
Applicants or candidates being considered for employment shall not share their vaccination status with hiring managers or interview panels.
Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every Washington resident
The 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 2021 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.
The Opportunity:
The AGO is recruiting for a permanent full time Legal Assistant 3 in the Licensing and Administrative Law Division. This position is located in Seattle. This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
**Note: There is the possibility of an in-training from the Legal Assistant 1 or 2 level.
Salary
The salary listed above is for the Legal Assistant 3 level. In addition to their base salary, Legal Assistant 3s in Seattle receive an additional 15% location based assignment pay and an additional 5% for King County premium pay.
Applicants qualifying at the Legal Assistant 2 level will start at salary range 40 ($37,728– $48,996 annually) and after successful completion of the in-training will move to the Legal Assistant 3 salary range. In addition to their base pay, Legal Assistant 2s in Seattle receive an additional 15% location based assignment pay and an additional 5% for King County premium pay.
Applicants qualifying at the Legal Assistant 1 level will start at salary range 36 ($34,368 - $44,412 annually) and after successful completion of the in-training will move to the Legal Assistant 2 range. In addition to their base salary, Legal Assistant 1s in Seattle receive an additional 10% location based assignment pay and an additional 5% for King County premium pay.
The Licensing and Administrative Law Division (LAL) consists of 31 attorneys and professional staff based in Olympia and Seattle. In support of the mission and values of the Attorney General’s Office, LAL serves the citizens of Washington by providing legal advice and litigation services to various state agencies. This position will provide support to attorneys who represent the Employment Security Department, Department of Licensing, as well as multiple state boards and commissions, such as the Liquor and Cannabis Board, Lottery Commission, Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, and Executive Ethics Board. Our work includes litigation before various tribunals, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, professional licensing boards, Washington superior and appellate courts, and federal courts. Cases range from entry-level to high profile and cutting-edge.
LAL is a collaborative environment providing opportunities for a great variety of administrative and legal experiences for individual and professional growth. LAL prides itself as an energetic, collegial, and high-performing organization of professionals who strive to consistently exemplify AGO core values to deliver the most ethical and quality legal services to our clients; conduct ourselves with integrity, professionalism, civility, and transparency; and promote a collegial and diverse workplace that values, respects, and supports our employees. We enjoy our work, our colleagues, and our clients.

Duties

In a law office setting and in conjunction with other staff, this position independently performs a variety of complex legal support assignments, including but not limited to:

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  Identifying and pursuing next steps in litigation or adjudication process;
• Professionally and responsively communicating with agency personnel, opposing counsel, pro se parties, and courts or clerks;
• Reviewing incoming documents to determine critical deadlines by applying applicable rules and calendaring events using a case management system;
• Tracking and updating deadlines to advise attorneys of items needing attention;
• Utilizing legal databases such as Westlaw, ODYSSEY, ACORDS, and PACER to access case information;
• Composing and preparing correspondence, pleadings, records, and discovery documents per attorney and paralegal direction;
• Editing legal briefs including preparing table of contents and authorities for appellate briefs and verifying legal citations and references for accuracy, consistency, and case relevance;
• Ensuring proper filing and serving of legal pleadings;
• Performing basic legal research;
• Organizing and preparing trial notebooks, pleadings, and exhibits for hearings;
• Scheduling arrangements for witness appearances at hearings;
• Other work as may be assigned.

The following competencies are desired:

• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration and promote a positive work environment that respects others;
• Ability to maintain productive working relationships across the division, section, and agency and with clients and stakeholders by helping to identify and resolve problems;
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, which includes being approachable and demonstrating active listening;
• Exhibiting proactive problem solving skills and maintaining perspective, as part of a team; and,
• Ability to multitask by partnering with assigned attorneys and co-workers to manage an active caseload while meeting deadlines and providing timely client services.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

To qualify at the Legal Assistant 3 level:
Option 1: High School diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in a legal environment in support of an attorney, administrative law judge(s), review judge(s) or equivalent;
Option 2: One year as a Legal Assistant 2;
Option 3: A two-year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal Studies or related field of study plus 2 years of legal office experience. A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the Legal Secretary or Paralegal degree.
To qualify at the Legal Assistant 2 level:
Option 1: High School diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in a legal environment in support of an attorney, administrative law judge(s), review judge(s) or equivalent;
Option 2: One year as a Legal Assistant 1;
Option 3: A two-year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal Studies or related field plus 1 year of legal office experience. A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the Legal Secretary or Paralegal degree but not the experience.
To qualify at the Legal Assistant 1 level:
Option 1: High School diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience including a minimum of one year 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.

Supplemental Information

This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied.
First review of applications is expected to occur on 6/7/2022 and will be ongoing. It is in the applicants’ best interest to submit their application materials as early as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. This job posting may be closed at any time without notice.

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.

For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact Stacy Hiatt at (360) 709-6047 or [email protected].
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or [email protected].
This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

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