Staff Attorney

Data Dissemination Administrator

Lead the Charge in Justice Data Innovation! The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is on the hunt for a visionary legal professional to become our next Data Dissemination Administrator – a role that blends law, technology, and public service in powerful ways. This is your chance to shape how court data is accessed, protected, and used across Washington State.

In this role, you’ll serve as the staff attorney to the Judicial Information System Committee – Data Dissemination Committee, guiding policy and legal interpretation around electronic court records. You’ll oversee the dissemination of data through the Judicial Information System (JIS), ensuring that sensitive information is handled with precision and integrity. You’ll be the go‑to expert for courts, legislators, and agencies, helping them retrieve and understand complex judicial data and metadata.

You’ll also review confidential data requests, ensuring that access is granted only to authorized personnel. With contract signing authority up to $25,000, you’ll negotiate and execute agreements involving data, software, and hardware, making strategic decisions that directly impact the state’s justice infrastructure.

This isn’t just a legal job. It’s an opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of law, data, and public impact. If you’re ready to make your mark, we’re ready to meet you!

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Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range $100,980 - $132,540 per year (DOQ)

Opens: January 7, 2026

Closes: January 25, 2026 (AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven days after posting.)

Residency and Telework: 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 of this recruitment. This position requires you to be in the office at least three (3) days per week.

• Develop and maintain statewide policies, procedures, and best practices for court data dissemination and public records compliance.
• Review and approve or deny data requests from public and private entities based on court rules, statutes, and policy; advise judicial branch entities on data release.
• Serve as principal policy advisor to judicial branch entities; draft policy papers and recommendations for the Data Dissemination Committee.
• Manage security access levels and data lifecycle, including archiving and disposal, for statewide court data systems.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute contracts and agreements for data access, software licensing, and interagency collaborations; monitor compliance and renewals.
• Support procurement and contracting activities, including risk management, policy development, and IT‑related agreements; assist with public disclosure processes.
• Monitor legislative changes and compliance, develop audit methods for data use, and collaborate on data accuracy and reporting.
• Administer electronic court records in JIS and serve as staff attorney for the Judicial Information System Committee – Data Dissemination Committee.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
• Membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
• Four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney or similar legal work.

• Knowledgeable in records management practices, technologies, and compliance with GR 31, GR 31.1, GR 15, GR 22, PRA, and retention mandates.
• Experienced in interpreting and applying laws, court rules, and policies related to court records, data dissemination, and public disclosure.
• Earns trust and respect through consistent professionalism, honesty, and effective communication—both written and verbal.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with judiciary, court personnel, committees, and stakeholders.
• Skilled in legal research, analysis, and writing; knowledgeable in Washington State court systems, procedures, and legislative processes.
• Proficient…