Legal Office Assistant | Children, Youth, and Families Division | Tumwater

Posting number: 2026-06853

Department: Attorney General's Office

Division: Children, Youth, and Families - Olympia

Job classification: LEGAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Legal, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

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Position and Salary
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Legal Office Assistant in the Children, Youth, and Families Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
 
Legal Office Assistant salary range 40: $43,836 - $58,392 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 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 Children, Youth, and Families Division

The Children, Youth, and Families Division (CYF) is comprised of 34 attorneys and 32 professional staff who together provide legal advice and representation to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Staff in each Attorney General’s Office location handle litigation for DCYF, and the CYF Division has the responsibility for doing so locally, as well as coordinating this work for the AGO statewide and advising DCYF leadership.

Our division is dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive workplace. We prioritize employee growth through a culture that recognizes hard work and provides active support for career advancement. Like the rest of the Attorney General’s Office, the CYF Division values diversity and enjoys a collegial, inclusive, and respectful working environment in which every person demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional legal services. 

Duties and Essential Functions of a Legal Office Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Office Assistant to join our team and provide essential services to families in need of support with the safety and care of their children. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the Juvenile Litigation section while developing valuable skills in legal support and office administration.

As a Legal Office Assistant, you will engage in a high volume of clerical and legal tasks within a dynamic and very fast-paced environment. This work encompasses a variety of subjects, including juvenile dependenc