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

Posting number: 2026-06854

Department: Attorney General's Office

Division: General Services

Job classification: LEGAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Legal, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

 Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at

Position and Salary
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 Seattle, 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 Range (40): $43,836 - $58,392 annually (Effective 7/1/2026)
Office Assistant 3 Range (38): $41,820 - $55,596 annually (Effective 7/1/2026)

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.

The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.  
• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend. 

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Excellent benefits 
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:

• Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
• 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!

About the General Services Division

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 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 to fill a position in our production and reception teams.  We are looking for professionals who thrive 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 vehicle maintenance, reception and mail support at our Seattle 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!

Duties and Essential Functions of a Legal Office Assistant

Our reception team in Seattle is stationed at a reception desk that is public facing. There may be a need to occasionally utilize de-escalation skills when providing assistance to constituents contacting our office in person or over the phone. Our production team is located in ou