Caucus Legislative Assistant: Policy, Scheduling & Outreach

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Washington State House of Representatives is seeking Legislative Assistants to support New House Democratic Caucus members. The role is full-time and year-round with an onsite presence during the legislative session and in-state telework during the interim.

Responsibilities include office management, calendar control, bill tracking, constituent correspondence, and coordination with agencies. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong writing and collaboration skills, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Two years of office management and administrative support experience.
• Ability to independently manage multiple responsibilities under time constraints.
• Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills, with professional correspondence formatting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of Olympia and/or district office.
• Maintain office records per Public Records Act.
• Answer phone and act as first contact for callers and visitors.
• Manage the Representative’s calendar, scheduling, travel arrangements.
• Track bills through drafting and legislative process to meet deadlines.
• Draft responses to emails, letters, and inquiries; handle high volume of constituent inquiries.
• Facilitate communication between constituents and government agencies; research and resolve issues.
• Submit detailed accounting reports for member travel and expenses.

Skills

Office management

Time management

Written communication

Team collaboration

Professional discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Washington State House of Representatives is seeking Legislative Assistants to support New House Democratic Caucus members. The role is full-time and year-round with an onsite presence during the legislative session and in-state telework during the interim.

Responsibilities include office management, calendar control, bill tracking, constituent correspondence, and coordination with agencies. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong writing and collaboration skills, with knowledge of