The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Paralegal 2 Supervisor in the Antitrust Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Paralegal 2 (Range 55) salary range: $61,644 - $82,872 (7/1/2025) | $62,880 - $84,528 (Effective 7/1/2026) The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:
The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.
Excellent benefits Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:
About the Antitrust Division The Antitrust Division enforces state and federal antitrust laws. We bring cases for injunctive and monetary relief on behalf of consumers and the State of Washington in federal and state court. The Antitrust Division of the Washington State Attorney General's Office is among the largest and most active state antitrust enforcers in the country. Our cases are complex, high stakes matters in a wide array of industries that affect the daily lives of all Washingtonians, including supermarkets, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food products, and high tech. The Division has been a leader in pursuing groundbreaking enforcement actions, including a trial successfully enjoining the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons under state law, the removal of land use restrictions that blocked competition, and enforcement actions against overbroad non-compete agreements.
The Antitrust Division is a member of the National Association of Attorneys General Antitrust Task Force and has an active multistate investigation and litigation practice. In addition, we frequently conduct joint investigations with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice on significant competition matters affecting the people of the State of Washington.
In addition to its enforcement activities, the Division regularly engages in competition advocacy and provides advice and training to state agencies and external stakeholders on competition-related matters. It also administers a premerger notification programs that require businesses to notify the AGO of proposed mergers, and acquisition, to enable the Division to review the transaction for potential anti-competitive effects.
Duties and Essential Functions of a Paralegal 2 Supervisor The Paralegal 2 (Supervisor) position manages the division's team of paralegals 1s and Legal Assistant and provides advanced legal professional support to the legal teams on the administrative aspects of a case.
Potential tasks include:
The most successful candidate will have/be able to: Possess knowledge of federal and state local rules for civil proceedings
About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General The Attorney General's Office (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:
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 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.
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:
Read the Following Instructions 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. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests 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 the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. 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 the recruitment team at HREmployment