Remote Staff Attorney — Health & Administrative Law

State of Washington; Washington; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive medical coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

life and long-term disability

retirement plans

paid holidays

vacation and sick leave

dependent care assistance

professional development opportunities

Work@Health

Job summary

Washington State Department of Health is seeking a Staff Attorney to handle administrative and health law matters from a home-based setting. The role involves presenting issues in hearings, drafting documents, and coordinating with the assistant attorney general for case strategy.

Requirements include a JD and WA admission with at least three years in government or tribunal practice. The position emphasizes equity, accuracy, and professional communication across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Three years as a legal professional in government or tribunal with WA admission.
• Experience in administrative and health law preferred.
• Ability to analyze information and communicate legal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Present legal issues to disciplining authorities in hearings.
• Coordinate cases with the assistant AG for hearings.
• Draft legal documents meeting CR 11 standards and coordinate with authorities.
• Assist in settlement negotiations and proposed orders per chapter rules.
• Communicate professionally and log daily activities in agency systems.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Litigation

Administrative law

Policy interpretation

Public speaking

Data entry

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law in WA

Tools

HELMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Washington State Department of Health is seeking a Staff Attorney to handle administrative and health law matters from a home-based setting. The role involves presenting issues in hearings, drafting documents, and coordinating with the assistant attorney general for case strategy.

Requirements include a JD and WA admission with at least three years in government or tribunal practice. The position emphasizes equity, accuracy, and professional communication across multiple disciplines.