Legal Support Specialist

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
September 29, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s): 1138- - Coordinator Business

Title:

Legal Support Specialist Employee Type:
Admin. Professional Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The Coordinator in the WSU Division of the State Attorney General’s Office (WSU AGO) reports directly to the Division Chief and the Assistant Director and serves as confidential legal support specialist to assistant attorneys general (AAGs) and coordinates litigation processes. The individual in this position must exercise discretion and good judgment when dealing with the public and execution of specialized activities.

This position requires an understanding of legal terminology and court rules, and excellent organizational and editing skills. Flexibility is imperative; job duties could change based on office needs.

Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $6,763.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

Required qualification(s): A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Five years of legal assistant/support experience in a law or governmental office OR equivalent education.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department: https://atg.wsu.edu/

Area/College:
Presidential Units

Department Name:
Office of the Attorney General

Location:

Pullman, Washington

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.

A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:
Full time Position Term: 12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

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