Legal Office Assistant: Front Desk & Clerical Support

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Attorney General in Tumwater, WA is recruiting for a permanent full-time Legal Office Assistant in the General Services Division. The role includes reception, mail support, and clerical tasks across divisions, with an in-training track from Office Assistant 3 to Legal Office Assistant.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and clerical experience; alternative paths include related college study or legal office exposure. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and two years of clerical experience.
• Option 1: High School diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience.
• Option 2: One year of legal office experience.
• Option 3: A combination of two years of college education and/or relevant experience.
• Option 4: A two-year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal studies or related field.

Responsibilities

• This position provides reception and mail support at our Tumwater location.
• Produce accurate copies, scans and printed material; follow written instructions.
• Provide written and verbal communication and offer excellent customer service.
• Occasionally use de‑escalation skills when assisting constituents in person or by phone.

Skills

Clerical experience

Reception skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Two-year degree in Legal Secretary Studies / Paralegal

Two years of college education

Job description

The Office of the Attorney General in Tumwater, WA is recruiting for a permanent full-time Legal Office Assistant in the General Services Division. The role includes reception, mail support, and clerical tasks across divisions, with an in-training track from Office Assistant 3 to Legal Office Assistant.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and clerical experience; alternative paths include related college study or legal office exposure. Competitive benefits apply.