DSHS ESA Legal Assistant 2

DescriptionDSHS ESA Legal Assistant 2Economic Service Administration (ESA) Division of Child Support (DCS) is looking for a Legal Assistant 2 to join their team. As the Legal Assistant 2, you will independently perform journey level legal support functions for attorneys and professional staff that assist in representing DCS.The ESA DCS Legal Assistant 2 will gather information to prepare legal documents, notices, and administrative hearing exhibits that establish legal obligations.This position can work out of any of the following DCS Offices: Everett, Kennewick, Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Wenatchee, Yakima.Some of what you will do:

• Independently perform legal support for DCS
• Gather and review receipts and accounting forms to prepare complicated calculations involving multiple underlying court and administrative orders, time periods, and legal obligations to assist with annual reviews of existing orders
• Utilize complex computerized systems to research, extract, summarize, and evaluate data related to family composition, income, and resources
• Receive and respond to telephone and visitor inquiries by using DCS programs to resolve issues and/or relay information
• Prepare, send and monitor the progress of documents sent for legal service; and ensure documents are properly served on appropriate persons
• Certify compliance with SCRA rules and regulations by accessing federal information to ensure due process requirements are met in case involving military parties
• Facilitate agreed continuances or assist in scheduling contested continuance matters by contacting the parties, their representative and the Office of Administrative Hearings to arrange for appearance by the attorneys
• Facilitate require personnel appearances, coordinate schedules and arrange times

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge and understanding of the hearing process
• Knowledge of legal terminology
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal court boards and commissions rules and their applications
• Knowledge of database/index systems and discovery procedures
• Ability to use litigation software and case management systems
• Ability to prepare legal pleadings
• Understand and apply procedures, policies and guidelines
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication

Who should apply?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 equivalentOr
One year as a Legal Assistant 1
Or
A two-year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal Studies or related field plus one year of legal office experience
Or
A combination of four years of college education and/or relevant experience.
A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the Legal Secretary or Paralegal degree.Note: Candidates may be required to demonstrate skills in keyboarding, filing, proofreading, grammar, spelling and use of office equipment through agency specific skills testing.
Please attach the following with your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.Questions? Please contact and reference #04518Supplemental InformationPrior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver’s license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs, or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Job title: DSHS ESA Legal Assistant 2

Company: Washington State

Expected salary: $3454 – 4602 per month

Location: Washington

Job date: Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:04:49 GMT