Legal Assistant 2 - Antitrust Division, Seattle

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact Tracy Robinson at 360-586-7693. 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. This recruitment is open until filled however, candidates are encouraged to... apply early as the review process will be on-going. First review of names will be 4/24/2019. The AGO serves more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The mission of the Office is to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to officials, agencies, and citizens of the state of Washington. The Office is comprised of over 550 attorneys and 700 professional staff. Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. It is the recognition, respect, and appreciation of all cultures and backgrounds and the fostering of 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. The core values of the AGO are served by a strong commitment to the value of diversity and by promoting an inclusive workplace. For more information about the AGO, we encourage you to review the Office's newest Annual Report which can be found HERE and view THIS VIDEO. The Washington State Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a full-time, permanent Legal Assistant 2 in the Antitrust Division. The position is located in downtown Seattle, WA. The Antitrust Division investigates violations of state and federal antitrust laws, and brings enforcement actions for injunctive and monetary relief on behalf of consumers and the State of Washington in federal and state court. The Antitrust Division conducts investigations and litigates cases alone and in conjunction with other state and federal antitrust enforcers. The Division also engages in competition advocacy and provides advice and training to state agencies and external stakeholders on competition-related matters. Representative cases handled by the Division include a $39 million price-fixing lawsuit against CRT manufacturers, a lawsuit against CHI-Franciscan regarding anticompetitive healthcare transactions, and a lawsuit against the sandwich chain Jersey Mike's for prohibiting competition for employees among its franchisees. Salary • Legal Assistants based in our Seattle Office receive 15% assignment pay in addition to the salary listed above.At the journey-level, this position supports the Antitrust staff by providing technical legal assistant support of cases. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Provide technical legal clerical support of cases, including proofreading and editing of legal documents for content and grammar, composing correspondence for signature, and verifying legal citations and references for accuracy and consistency; • Prepare, assemble, organize, and maintain pleadings, correspondence, research and investigation files; • Monitor, track, and update status of cases by entering legal documents and case specific correspondence into CMS document and calendar tables; • Independently track and update status of cases by obtaining due dates from court documents, court rules, or critical dates and deadlines; • Advise attorney of upcoming commitments, deadlines and special items needing attention; • Make and confirm travel and lodging arrangements necessary to support litigation unit; • Process incoming electronic and paper mail to identify critical events; • Perform entry-level paralegal duties; and • Scheduling depositions of parties, attorneys, and court reporters. 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), industrial insurance appeals 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 of study plus 1 years of legal office experience. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for the Legal Secretary or Paralegal degree, but not for the experience.This recruitment is open until filled however, candidates are encouraged to apply early as the review process will be on-going. First review of names will be 4/24/2019. 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, education, and current salary. 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. 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 Tracy Robinson at 360-586-7693. 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 Letrice Tobin at (206) 587-5613 or Letrice.Tobin@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