State of Washington
Overview
Staff Attorney role at State of Washington. Staff attorneys assist the court in resolving motions and cases before the court and handle court administrative matters as requested. They draft prehearing memoranda and opinions, rulings, and orders.
Position details
Job # : 2025-70
Status : Regular, Full-Time
Location : Seattle, Washington
Salary : Range 80: $119,977 - $157,399 per year (DOQ), Includes 5% for King County Pay
Opens : October 7, 2025
Closes : October 26, 2025. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.
Duties The following is a listing of typical duties; the actual duties of a position may not include all those listed or may include other work of a similar nature.
Personal Restraint Petitions - Initially reviews petitions to determine procedural status; reviews petition, responses, and record; requests supplemental responses and record where appropriate; recommends disposition of motions; researches issues; consults with Chief Judge or Acting Chief Judge; prepares appropriate orders and/or opinions.
Anders cases - Reviews Anders brief and response; reviews entire record; researches issues; consults with judges; prepares memorandum and per curium opinion or order; maintains list of pending and ready Anders cases.
Nonoral argument cases — Reviews briefs and record; researches issues; prepares prehearing memorandum or draft opinion; finalizes opinion or order with clerical assistance; addresses motions for reconsideration as requested by judges.
Oral argument cases — Prepares prehearing memorandum and draft opinion; provides editorial comments on opinions in circulation.
Motions on the Merits and other motions — Assists in preparing rulings and orders on various motions, including motions on the merits, discretionary review, accelerated review, emergency motions, and motions to modify.
Screening and Calendar Setting — Screens briefs, designates calendar, monitors issues, may recommend stays, prepares orders, and maintains statistics of case allocations.
Court administration — Assists with training, participates in CLE, serves on committees, supports court programs, and prepares case summaries for the court web page.
Other duties as requested; may assist on oral argument cases, pro tem judges, emergency motions, and in developing technological support.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school; AND a member in good standing in the Washington State Bar Association
Four (4) years’ experience in public or private appellate practice, an appellate court, or judicially related system.
Ideal applicant will have Knowledge of: Washington State law and the judicial system, including court procedures and the appellate process; relevant citation and cite-checking sources; strong command of legal writing and research skills; experience with word processing.
Ability to: Work independently and with others under time pressures; interpret and apply court rules; understand complex legal issues; apply legal principles; exercise sound legal judgment; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; maintain confidentiality; develop working knowledge of significant legal problems and trends; establish and maintain effective relationships with judges, court personnel, the legal community, and others.
Supplemental information Please read the following information carefully to ensure you have submitted the required materials to be considered. To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following materials: online application, current resume, letter of interest, and 3–5 professional references with contact information.
To view the job description, please click the Detailed Job Description - Insight (neogov.com).
Benefits The Washington State Court system offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and more. For full details, please visit the State HR website.
Equal employment opportunity information: The Court of Appeals is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, veteran or military status, disability, or use of service animals. For assistance in the application process, contact the AOC Human Resources Office at (360) 705-5337 or Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.
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Position details
Job # : 2025-70
Status : Regular, Full-Time
Location : Seattle, Washington
Salary : Range 80: $119,977 - $157,399 per year (DOQ), Includes 5% for King County Pay
Opens : October 7, 2025
Closes : October 26, 2025. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.
Duties The following is a listing of typical duties; the actual duties of a position may not include all those listed or may include other work of a similar nature.
Personal Restraint Petitions - Initially reviews petitions to determine procedural status; reviews petition, responses, and record; requests supplemental responses and record where appropriate; recommends disposition of motions; researches issues; consults with Chief Judge or Acting Chief Judge; prepares appropriate orders and/or opinions.
Anders cases - Reviews Anders brief and response; reviews entire record; researches issues; consults with judges; prepares memorandum and per curium opinion or order; maintains list of pending and ready Anders cases.
Nonoral argument cases — Reviews briefs and record; researches issues; prepares prehearing memorandum or draft opinion; finalizes opinion or order with clerical assistance; addresses motions for reconsideration as requested by judges.
Oral argument cases — Prepares prehearing memorandum and draft opinion; provides editorial comments on opinions in circulation.
Motions on the Merits and other motions — Assists in preparing rulings and orders on various motions, including motions on the merits, discretionary review, accelerated review, emergency motions, and motions to modify.
Screening and Calendar Setting — Screens briefs, designates calendar, monitors issues, may recommend stays, prepares orders, and maintains statistics of case allocations.
Court administration — Assists with training, participates in CLE, serves on committees, supports court programs, and prepares case summaries for the court web page.
Other duties as requested; may assist on oral argument cases, pro tem judges, emergency motions, and in developing technological support.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school; AND a member in good standing in the Washington State Bar Association
Four (4) years’ experience in public or private appellate practice, an appellate court, or judicially related system.
Ideal applicant will have Knowledge of: Washington State law and the judicial system, including court procedures and the appellate process; relevant citation and cite-checking sources; strong command of legal writing and research skills; experience with word processing.
Ability to: Work independently and with others under time pressures; interpret and apply court rules; understand complex legal issues; apply legal principles; exercise sound legal judgment; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; maintain confidentiality; develop working knowledge of significant legal problems and trends; establish and maintain effective relationships with judges, court personnel, the legal community, and others.
Supplemental information Please read the following information carefully to ensure you have submitted the required materials to be considered. To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following materials: online application, current resume, letter of interest, and 3–5 professional references with contact information.
To view the job description, please click the Detailed Job Description - Insight (neogov.com).
Benefits The Washington State Court system offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and more. For full details, please visit the State HR website.
Equal employment opportunity information: The Court of Appeals is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender and gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, veteran or military status, disability, or use of service animals. For assistance in the application process, contact the AOC Human Resources Office at (360) 705-5337 or Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.
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