Legislative Assistant to State Rep. – Olympia/Telework

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Paid state holidays

Health, life & other insurance

Retirement

Job summary

Washington State House of Representatives seeks a Legislative Assistant to Rep. Strom Peterson. The role supports administration, office management, research, bill tracking, and constituent correspondence.

This full-time, exempt position requires coordination during session and potential telework when interim, with a focus on professional communication and timely, accurate processing of information. The role reports to the Representative and Legislative Assistant Supervisor, with duties across

Qualifications

• Two years of office management and administrative support experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities under time constraints.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of Olympia and/or district office.
• Maintain records per public records act.
• Answer phones and greet visitors.
• Manage calendar with complex scheduling and travel.
• Track bills through drafting and process timelines.
• Draft responses to emails, letters, and calls; handle high volume inquiries.
• Coordinate with constituents and agencies to resolve issues.
• Submit detailed accounting reports for travel and expenses.

Skills

Office management

Communication

Professional writing

Time management

Education

Two years administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Video conferencing

Job description

Washington State House of Representatives seeks a Legislative Assistant to Rep. Strom Peterson. The role supports administration, office management, research, bill tracking, and constituent correspondence.

This full-time, exempt position requires coordination during session and potential telework when interim, with a focus on professional communication and timely, accurate processing of information. The role reports to the Representative and Legislative Assistant Supervisor, with duties across