Financial Legal Examiner 2-4

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Financial Legal Examiner (FLE) within the Consumer Services' Enforcement Unit. The role involves investigating alleged violations of laws and regulations pertaining to financial service industries, preparing cases for administrative, civil, or criminal actions, and negotiating settlements. It offers opportunities to learn about emerging FinTech industries and established financial services, protect consumers, and potentially qualify for public service loan forgiveness. The position allows for independent work and collaboration with various legal and regulatory bodies. The role may be filled at the 2, 3, or 4 level depending on applicant qualifications.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).
• Candidates that sat for the February 2026 Washington State Bar Examination are encouraged to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in investigating alleged violations of laws and regulations pertaining to financial service industries.
• Interest in preparing cases for administrative, civil, or criminal actions.
• Interest in negotiating settlements of cases.
• Interest in emerging FinTech industries (e.g., cryptocurrency).
• Interest in established forms of money transmission, escrow, consumer lending, mortgage loans, student loans, payday loans, and loan servicing.
• Interest in protecting consumers.
• Interest in public service or obtaining public service loan forgiveness.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other attorneys and examiners, Division staff, the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, and other state and federal regulators.

Responsibilities

• Draft administrative enforcement actions, including statements of charges and cease and desist orders.
• Negotiate and draft settlements of enforcement actions.
• Oversee multiple complaints and investigations, ensuring timely case progression.
• Conduct research and gather evidence through investigation plans, subpoenas, interviews, and testimony.
• Examine financial and legal records.
• Prepare legal memoranda and investigative reports.
• Make recommendations for enforcement action based on investigation findings and applicable laws/regulations.
• Assist the Attorney General’s Office in preparing and presenting administrative cases for hearing.
• Provide testimony in administrative hearings.
• Issue criminal referrals to local prosecutors when appropriate.
• Learn and maintain expertise in state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to financial institutions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, retirement, and generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Telecommuting and flexible work hours.
• Healthy work-life balance.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities, including DFI’s in-house CLE program and other training.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree