Legal Operations Lead for Office Administration

State-of-Washingto; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Olympia

Job summary

Washington State Health Care Authority seeks a Legal Administrative Manager (LAM/DLS) in Olympia for the Office of Legal Affairs. This nonpermanent role leads day-to-day operations, supervising the Intake Unit and coordinating with management.

The position reports to the Section Manager, with on-site duty and potential ad-hoc telework. Equity and policy adherence are emphasized in daily work as the agency supports state services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration or allied field with supervisory experience.
• Experience supervising staff in a legal or judicial setting.
• Ability to speak before groups and prepare clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administrative and business operations of the Office of Legal Affairs.
• Supervise legal assistants in the Intake Unit and lead others.
• Monitor the office budget and liaise with partner agencies.
• Provide administrative support to the Section Manager and leadership.
• Draft agendas and correspondence per HCA Style Guide.
• Prepare workload reports for OLA dockets and caseloads.
• Coordinate IT and facilities maintenance for OLA.
• Mentor staff, conduct reviews, and enforce policies as needed.
• Distribute work, resolve conflicts, and meet deadlines.

Skills

Speak before groups

Written reports

Results oriented

Interdepartmental collaboration

Apply laws/policies

Maintain confidentiality

Professional conduct

Learn and grow

Meet others' needs

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or allied field

Associate degree in public administration or allied field

Seven years of supervisory experience in legal/judicial setting

One year as Legal Assistant 4 in State service

Two years as Legal Assistant 3 in State service

Job description

Washington State Health Care Authority seeks a Legal Administrative Manager (LAM/DLS) in Olympia for the Office of Legal Affairs. This nonpermanent role leads day-to-day operations, supervising the Intake Unit and coordinating with management.

The position reports to the Section Manager, with on-site duty and potential ad-hoc telework. Equity and policy adherence are emphasized in daily work as the agency supports state services.