Legal Support Specialist

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization.
• 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.
• Must upload a Resume and Cover Letter to the online application.
• Must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as confidential legal support specialist to assistant attorneys general (AAGs).
• Coordinate litigation processes.
• Exercise discretion and good judgment when dealing with the public and execution of specialized activities.
• Utilize an understanding of legal terminology and court rules.
• Apply excellent organizational and editing skills.
• Adapt to changing job duties based on office needs.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level