Court Program Assistant

Make a Difference in the Court System!

The Behavioral Health team at the Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a Court Program Assistant to provide a broad range of administrative support.

This position supports the work of a tight-knit team of skilled and driven policy analysts and program coordinators who support behavioral health and therapeutic court projects. The person in this role is proactive and takes independent initiative and responsibility for providing on-going assistance and coordination to support program goals. Senior staff provide direction for specific assignments and review work periodically.

This position provides administrative and programmatic assistance to AOC staff in planning, coordinating, and implementing many meetings, events, and programs. It requires the ability to learn and use a variety of AOC policies, procedures, and forms. The person in this position must build and maintain good working relationships with AOC service sections (e.g., financial services, travel, contracts, web services, facilities, print and mail services) to ensure the success of team projects.

Key knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position include organization, communication and writing skills, prioritization, multitasking, time management and proficiency in managing virtual meeting platforms, M365, Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Outlook, and Excel. An understanding of and interest in improving outcomes for individuals in the criminal justice system who are living with behavioral health diagnoses is plus.

Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

Job # : 2026-65

Status :
Regular, Full-Time

Location :
Olympia, Washington

Salary :
Range 56: $64,512 - $84,528 per year (DOQ).

Opens :
July 27, 2026

Closes :
August 10, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven days after posting.

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to an interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.

This position requires you to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:

If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which…