Legal Office Assistant w​/in-training | General Services Division | Olympia

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Legal Office Assistant in the General Services Division. This position is located in Olympia, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Note:

There is the possibility of an in-training from the Office Assistant 3 level.

• Legal Office Assistant Salary Range (40): $43,836 - $58,392 annually
• Office Assistant 3 Salary Range (38): $41,820 - $55,596 annually

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s);
Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year;
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:

• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

Are you interested in the legal field but do not have previous experience? Do you have office experience but want to expand your potential and open up a new career path? If you just said yes, look no further. This position could be the start of your new career! The General Services Division is looking for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to join our team, with the option of starting as an in-training from an Office Assistant 3 to a Legal Office Assistant.

This position provides reception and mail support at our Olympia location and will not be eligible for scheduled, recurring telework. If you are skilled in and enjoy working efficiently and effectively with a variety of individuals amongst a small-dedicated team, this may be the position you have been searching for!

This position provides a variety of clerical assistance and support to 8 divisions in the building, including all incoming and outgoing building mail. The incumbent for this position will need to be able to produce accurate copies, scans and printed material, follow written direction, provide clear written and verbal communication and offer excellent customer service to internal and external customers. This position is based at our headquarters location and may occasionally need to utilize de-escalation skills when providing assistance to constituents contacting our office in person or over the phone.

This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.

An in-training is on-the-job instruction designed for candidates with less experience than the required goal classification to learn and grow into a higher-level role. In this job posting, we are open to considering those eligible at the Office Assistant 3 level who are interested in learning on-the-job with the goal of moving…