STAFF ATTORNEY

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.

Qualifications

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.

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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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