Administrative Office of the Courts is hiring: Supreme Court - Legal Secretary i

Overview

Join the Washington State Supreme Court Commissioner’s Office as a Legal Secretary. The Washington State Supreme Court Commissioner’s Office is seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team to support the highest levels of Washington’s judicial system in a creative and collaborative environment.

As a Legal Secretary, you will work closely with legal professionals in a prestigious office and contribute to the decision‑making process at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and prepares both draft and final-copy legal correspondence, staff attorney research memoranda, commissioner’s rulings, and other documents.
• Checks legal citations and quotations noted in research memoranda and rulings and proofreads such documents, correspondence and other materials.
• Coordinates with the Administrative Coordinator in ordering and maintaining office supplies.
• Assists in coordinating the preparation and distribution of departmental conference materials to the Supreme Court Justices and Supreme Court Clerk's Office.
• Organizes and maintains closed files and memoranda.
• Answers incoming telephone calls and makes relevant inquiries.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years college work (associate of arts degree in legal secretarial science preferred).
• Four (4) years secretarial/clerical experience, preferably in a legal environment.
• Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel experience desired.

Ideal Applicant

Knowledge of Washington court systems and procedures, including internal operations of the Supreme Court and its departments; legal terminology; legal source materials, forms, and documents; Westlaw or Lexis; commonly used office equipment and word processing equipment; English grammar and spelling.

Ability to work independently and make independent judgments on assigned tasks; work effectively with others, often under time constraints; maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and Court personnel; maintain confidentiality; type rapidly and accurately; understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Application Requirements

1. Completed online application
2. Current Resume
3. Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications for the position. Please indicate why this position is a good fit for your skills and interests.
4. Three to five professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.

To view the detailed job description, see the Detailed Job Description on Insight (neogov.com).

Additional Information

• Workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency need.
• This job may be performed remotely for part of the workweek, depending on office policy.
• This position may be overtime eligible.

EEO and Contacts

The Supreme Court Commissioner’s Office seeks a broad, diverse pool of candidates. Qualified candidates may come from a variety of legal and administrative backgrounds. Non-legal experience and nontraditional career paths are valued. The Office is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment for staff and the public in terms of race, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and other protected classes. Persons needing assistance in the application process or alternative formats may contact the AOC Human Resource Office at (360) 705-5337, or via Recruitment@courts.wa.gov. In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.