Senior Staff Attorney — Legislative Analysis Lead

Administrative Office of the Courts, Washington State; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Olympia, WA, seeks an experienced Senior Staff Attorney to serve as the Legislative Resource and Analysis Coordinator. This role leads the legislative bill-review process, provides in-depth legal analysis of proposed legislation, and supports the Board for Judicial Administration and executive leadership.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate, WA State Bar admission, and at least six years of legal experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
• Six years of experience as a practicing attorney or in similar legal work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate AOC’s internal legislative bill-review process and lead cross-divisional bill-review meetings.
• Lead the AOC Legislative Screening Team responsible for reviewing all bills introduced for potential impacts on the courts and the judicial branch.
• Prepare bill summaries, impact analyses, and briefing materials for AOC, BJA, and judicial branch leadership.
• Staff the Board for Judicial Administration Legislative Committee by preparing materials and tracking positions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

WA Bar admission

Job description

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Olympia, WA, seeks an experienced Senior Staff Attorney to serve as the Legislative Resource and Analysis Coordinator. This role leads the legislative bill-review process, provides in-depth legal analysis of proposed legislation, and supports the Board for Judicial Administration and executive leadership.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate, WA State Bar admission, and at least six years of legal experience.