Washington State Paralegal Association

Company Name:   State of Washington

Position Title: Paralegal 2

Location: Thurston County - Tumwater, WA

Salary Range: $28.66 - $38.53 / Hourly Wage

Area(s) of specialty: government

Contact person: Carmelyn Russell

Contact Email address: Carmelyn.Russell@oic.wa.gov

This recruitment will remain open until February 7, 2025. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on January 21, 2025. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

• Make a Difference: Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

  The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a motivated and qualified individual for the Paralegal 2 position. This role is within the Legal Affairs Division and offers the chance to work from our Tumwater Office.

  WHY OIC?

• Meaningful work: Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career: Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency, big opportunities: Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Flexible work options: Hybrid work opportunities.

About the Position

The Paralegal 2 is a paraprofessional position that provides timely and substantive paralegal assistance to a team of Insurance Attorneys. The position works with a high degree of independence to support an assigned caseload that includes a range of legal matters.

The ideal candidate should be able to effectively communicate, adapt, work with others, be open to learning, feel comfortable with prioritization/organization, have a strong work ethic, and embrace change with a positive approach.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Paralegal 2 vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $4,987 - $6,705.

Benefits & Perks·       Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!

• Supportive work environment: We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs: Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
•  Work-life balance: Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
• Public service fulfillment: Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development: Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement. Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
• Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County): Save on commuting costs.
• And more! Explore our website for additional Benefits: https://www.insurance.wa.gov

• The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: 

• Independently drafts a variety of administrative enforcement orders, including but not limited to, revocations, probationary licenses, consent orders, and cease-and-desist orders.
• Analyzes case facts for the purpose of identifying relevant issues and violations.
• Researches and locates relevant legal comparables in support of proposed enforcement actions.
• Reviews all final documents for correct formatting, spelling, grammar, legal citations, and consistency.
• Drafts other legal documents in the course of assigned enforcement cases, including but not limited to, case correspondence, simple motions, discovery requests and responses, and memoranda.
• Organizes and tracks discovery requests and responses, including but not limited to, interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Identifies and compiles case exhibits to be used in discovery, motion hearings, and related proceedings.
• Assists insurance attorneys with hearing preparation, settlement negotiations, and management of lay and expert witnesses.
• Inputs, codes, and retrieves information and supporting documentation from electronic file systems and databases (e.g. SIMBA, ORCA, SharePoint).
• Organizes and maintains hearing schedule and tracks case status to ensure internal and external deadlines are met.
• Monitors case progress and meets with assigned insurance attorneys at least monthly to ensure cases are on track to meet internal and external deadlines.

To read more about this position and view all duties, click here to request a position description.

Required Qualifications: 

• Four (4) years of experience through one or a combination of the following options: paralegal certification, two-year paralegal degree, and/or paraprofessional experience in support of an attorney, administrative law judge, or equivalent, 

• OR

• Three (3) years of experience as a Paralegal 1;

• AND

• Basic level Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to input 40 words per minute.

• *Paraprofessional is defined as: Performs in a supportive role, assists, and performs some of the routine duties of a professional.

  Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 

• One to three years of experience in a state regulatory enforcement environment.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience in public records requests.
• Familiarity with the Washington regulatory process.
• Familiarity with the Washington legislative process.
• Familiarity with the insurance industry.

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