What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at State of Washington Administrative Office of the Courts?
Description
Washington Courts Employment Opportunity
Administrative Office of the Courts
Legal Administrative Assistant
Court Services Division
Our Mission: Advance the timely, effective and equitable operations of the Washington Judicial Branch.
POSITION DETAILS
Status: Regular: Full-Time
Location: Olympia, Washington
Salary: $61,332 - $80,496 per year (DOQ)
Opens: October 15, 2026
Closes: October 29, 2026, Candidates are encouraged to apply early. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven days after posting.
POSITION PROFILE
Are you looking for a career working at the intersection of courts and court users? Join our team supporting the state and local court rule process.
The Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a skilled Legal Administrative Assistant who excels in independent work, sound judgment, and managing complex administrative tasks. You’ll support the Senior Staff Attorney working on court rules and other legal professionals with high-impact work, from document preparation to coordination and workflow management. If you’re detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and thrive in a role where no two days are the same, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of Washington’s courts.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Some of the duties you will perform are:
- Assist with proofreading, formatting, and posting online materials related to state court rules as directed.
- Maintain files and records related to state court rules and the Washington Supreme Court Rules Committee.
- Manage the process of receiving and distributing local court rules filed with the Administrative Office of the Courts per General Rule 7.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, court forms, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to agency standards.
- Coordinate daily administrative operations and workflow for the office or section.
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, plan conferences, and coordinate logistics, including facilities, travel, meals, and billing.
- Prepare agendas, notify participants, attend meetings, and draft minutes as needed.
- Compile information and prepare reports to support decision-making.
- Maintain confidentiality while keeping the supervisor informed of key items, deadlines, and progress updates.
- Serve as administrative support for recruitments, coordinating interviews, candidate communication, onboarding tasks, and related logistics.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or closely related field
AND
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative support experience in a similar professional work environment.
- Advanced word processing skills.
Demonstration of relevant work experience may substitute for education experience.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrates expert level knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Proficient in utilizing Microsoft 365 products, including Teams, Outlook, Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, and others, with expertise appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.
- Proficient ability to proofread and format legal materials with a high level of accuracy and precision, interpret information, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficient time and resource management skills demonstrate the ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently, plans work to accomplish assignments, manages time to complete assigned tasks within the structure set by supervisor.
WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION
AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.
This position requires you to be in the AOC’s Olympia office at least two (2) days per week during the remainder of the year.
HOW TO APPLY
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following:
- Completed online application;
- Current Resume;
- Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position;
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. The AOC is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to create a workplace where employees feel safe, seen, and heard.
For more information about the position, job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, employee benefits, or to apply for the position CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
- Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
- This position may be overtime eligible.
The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office via email at Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.
Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.
AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will 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.
Salary : $61,332 - $80,496