Program Counsel & Administrator — Civil Legal Aid (Hybrid)

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid seeks a Program Counsel/Program Administrator to oversee the Core Program, monitor contractors, and coordinate data reporting and trainings.

This hybrid, location-flexible role advances equity in civil legal aid, includes policy development and cross-provider collaboration, and involves regular meetings with stakeholders across Washington State.

Qualifications

• Direct or administrative experience in civil legal aid, public defense or related fields.
• Understanding of the impact of race, bias and discrimination on marginalized communities.
• Knowledge of courts and related law and justice systems affecting low-income people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability and willingness to travel periodically in-state and out-of-state.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor performance and program implementation.
• Track, organize, analyze and report service data and outcomes.
• Assist with planning, coordination and delivery of trainings and events.
• Develop and maintain contracts, scopes of work, reporting tools and training materials.
• Attend meetings and represent OCLA to provider networks.
• Identify service delivery challenges and support equity commitments.

Skills

Relevant service experience

Equity understanding

Legal systems knowledge

Communication skills

Technical proficiency

Periodic travel availability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid seeks a Program Counsel/Program Administrator to oversee the Core Program, monitor contractors, and coordinate data reporting and trainings.

This hybrid, location-flexible role advances equity in civil legal aid, includes policy development and cross-provider collaboration, and involves regular meetings with stakeholders across Washington State.