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Paralegal 2 (PL 2) DOH8941



The salary range listed reflects the 2% general wage increase scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026.


This position is a full-time, permanent, home-based (remote) position.


Paralegal 2

Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON)

Discipline


The Opportunity

This position supports the Department of Health’s mission to protect and improve the health of people in Washington State by delivering high-quality legal services to the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON). WABON safeguards public health and safety by regulating the competency and practice of nurses and nursing technicians, including licensing, standards of practice, continuing competency, and discipline.


Serving as a key legal partner within the WABON Legal Unit, this role performs complex paralegal work in disciplinary and adjudicative matters. The position drafts and reviews legal documents, analyzes case information, supports staff attorneys and Assistant Attorneys General, and ensures timely, accurate, and procedurally sound regulatory action that protects patients across Washington State.


Key Responsibilities Include:

Legal Document Preparation & Review

  • Drafts and/or finalizes complex legal documents, including Statements of Charges, Agreed Orders, Statements of Allegations, Stipulations to Informal Dispositions, Default/Waiver Orders, Summary Motions, Motions for Non-Compliance, Modification/Reinstatement Orders, Interim Orders, and Notices of Decision.
  • Prepares notices, proposed orders, declarations, affidavits, pre-hearing memoranda, and related correspondence.
  • Ensures legal documents conform to appropriate citation format and Department policies and procedures.
  • Reviews answers to discovery for completeness and accuracy.

Case Analysis & Legal Support

  • Analyzes complex case fact patterns for legal issue identification and staff attorney review.
  • Provides file-specific factual research for Assistant Attorneys General.
  • Provides initial review of modification and reinstatement matters.
  • Exercises independent judgment to resolve issues and advance case progression.

Case File & Evidence Management

  • Selects and organizes exhibits for attorney review and signature.
  • Prepares and organizes documentation for discovery, public disclosure, and subpoena requests.
  • Associates and maintains legal, hearing, and compliance files with accuracy and integrity.

Board & Disciplinary Support

  • Presents case reviews to disciplinary authorities seeking approval for action or closure.
  • Supports adjudicative proceedings consistent with established policies and procedures.
  • Provides direct legal and procedural support to WABON staff attorneys.


Why You’ll Love This Role

This is meaningful work with statewide impact—supporting regulatory actions that safeguard patients and uphold professional nursing standards. You’ll join a collaborative legal team that values precision, accountability, and public service. The role offers complex, intellectually engaging work with opportunities to deepen expertise in administrative law and healthcare regulation while contributing to a mission-driven organization.


Required Qualifications 

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. 


Option 1: Three (3) years as a paralegal or legal assistant (legal secretary) in a legal environment in support of an attorney, administrative law judge, or review judge. 


Option 2: An Associate’s degree that includes coursework in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field AND two (2) years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant (legal secretary) 


Option 3: A Bachelor’s degree that includes paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field AND One (1) year of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant (legal secretary) 


Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

  • Experience in proofreading legal documents using proper grammar and editing skills.
  • Experience using Microsoft 365 products to manage email, calendars, and Teams communications. 
  • Experience using word processing tools such as Word, Adobe Pro, or Google Docs: to create, edit, and share reports.
  • Experience using virtual meeting tools to support presenters such as: Zoom, Teams or Go-To-Meeting. 
  • Experience using SharePoint or other cloud-based file organization systems for document management.
  • Accessing and searching the Internet to find and download information. 


Preferred Qualifications

While these aren’t required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.

  • Customer service experience includes resolving problems and responding to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and services.
  • Communication skills both written and verbal to provide direction and information to varied levels of involvement and commitment
  • General clerical, reception/administrative support, office management, operations or forms and records management in a legal environment.
  • Experience involved in the legal regulation of medical professions 


Employee Benefits 

We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance. You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health. 


About the Washington State Department of Health

We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.


Working Conditions:

The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Setting: 

  • The official duty station for this position is home-based. If onsite work is requested by the supervisor, the request will be planned and communicated in advance. 
  • Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in indoors at home or office environments. Work occurs at/using a computer for extended periods. 
  • May be expected to move, maneuver, or transport boxes of files weighing up to 35 pounds to and from meetings.

Schedule: 

  • This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however, the position may be expected to work longer hours to complete projects or assignments, and/or meet business demands and deadlines, and/or during the annual legislative session. 
  • An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbent's request, subject to supervisory approval.

Travel Requirements: 

  • Travel is not required to perform the duties of this position; however, occasional or infrequent travel may be expected to attend scheduled Board meetings, training sessions, or conferences within Washington. 
  • When driving for state business, the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; OR provide alternate transportation while on state business.

Tools and Equipment:

  • This position uses standard office furniture and equipment, such as a desk, office chair, cell phone, computer, monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse; and when in the office, the position may also require the use of a printer, phone, fax machine, and/or copy machine.

Customer Interactions:

  • Works with interested parties who may become difficult to communicate with due to the nature of this position’s regulatory role.

Other:

  • This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
  • The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment. 
  • This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities. 




APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.


Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).


DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.


Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year


Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.  


DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. 


Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8941.


Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues. 


Qualifications

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. 


Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. 


Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.

Date Posted
06/29/2026
Job Reference
DOH8941
Organization
Dept. of Health, Washington State Board of Nursing (WSBON)
Location
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Category
Administrative
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