Temporary Legal Office Assistant — In-Office

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Flexible schedules

Hybrid telework options

Job summary

The State of Washington, Office of the Attorney General, Social & Health Services Division, is seeking a dependable Legal Office Assistant in Olympia for a temporary term through December 2026. You will provide reception, administrative, and basic litigation support to attorneys and staff, handling mail, case assignments, and records management in a busy legal environment.

The role emphasizes customer service, organization, and confidentiality, with opportunities for growth and professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with clerical experience.
• Legal office experience preferred; ability to learn procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for calls from public, courts, client agencies and others.
• Process mail, legal documents, faxes, and distribute to staff.
• Prepare outgoing mail and deliveries via USPS, FedEx, and messenger services.
• Use case management system to identify assignments and generate reports.
• Assist with filing, organizing, and assembling legal documents and trial notebooks.
• Support records retention, archiving, and disposition activities.
• Handle purchasingInvoices, travel arrangements, reimbursements, and room reservations.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment inventories.
• Assist onboarding, badge requests, and other admin needs.
• Coordinate office moves and vendor service calls.

Skills

Professional customer service

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability to learning systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years of clerical experience

One year of legal office experience

Two-year degree in Legal Secretary/Paralegal studies or related

Tools

Case management system

Job description

The State of Washington, Office of the Attorney General, Social & Health Services Division, is seeking a dependable Legal Office Assistant in Olympia for a temporary term through December 2026. You will provide reception, administrative, and basic litigation support to attorneys and staff, handling mail, case assignments, and records management in a busy legal environment.

The role emphasizes customer service, organization, and confidentiality, with opportunities for growth and professional