Legal Assistant 1, Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) Division, Olympia

Legal Assistant 1, Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) Division, Olympia  Salary $3,752.00

• $5,011.00 Monthly Location Thurston County
• Tumwater, WA Job Type Full Time
• Permanent Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 2026-03172 Department Attorney General's Office Division Children, Youth, and Families
• Olympia Opening Date 04/14/2026 Closing Date 4/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description 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. Position and Salary The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Legal Assistant 1 in the Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) Division. This position is located in Olympia, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Legal Assistant 1 (Range 42) salary range: $45,024

• $60,132 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.

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 30 attorneys and 28 professional staff who together provide advice and representation to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Staff in each Attorney General's Office location handle litigation for DCYF, and the CYF Division have the responsibility for doing so locally, as well as coordinating this work for the AGO statewide and advising DCYF leadership. Duties and Essential Functions of a Legal Assistant 1 This position works in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment in the Juvenile Litigation (JUV) Section of the Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) Division to support the mission of the Attorney General's Office and the division's client agency, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The legal assistant works to provide litigation support for AAGs and Paralegals by: Being primarily responsible for managing all legal publications in support of juvenile dependencies, terminations and guardianships by working with appropriate courts, clients, and news outlets to prepare, file, and track service by publication. Processing ICWA Tribal legal notices which includes: obtaining information from appropriate personnel to prepare and send the tribal notices to all involved tribes and parties, ensuring court locations and hearing times are correct for each specific court docket; tracking proof of service documents and responses from tribes in our case management system. File notices with the appropriate county court and calendar and docket hearing dates in Law Manager and on the AAGs' calendar. Prepare necessary documents for court hearing. Providing backup support to the division's Legal Office Assistant by: Printing, mailing, and filing legal documents as directed. Answering and screening telephone calls from the public, other state agencies, courts, clients, and attorneys, exercising discretion in referring calls to the appropriate attorney or professional staff and taking messages as needed. Processing invoices for various goods and services. Receiving, scanning, distributing, and docketing incoming mail and legal deliveries. Maintaining and tracking inventory, photocopying and scanning documents. 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. Required Qualifications Option 1: High School diploma or equivalent and two years of clerical experience including a minimum of one year of experience in a legal environment; Option 2: Two years of legal office experience; Option 3: A combination of three years of college education and/or relevant experience; Option 4: A two year degree in Legal Secretary Studies, Paralegal studies or related field of study. Skills & Abilities Effective written and verbal communication, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and working in a fast-paced environment, ability to track short and long-term projects, and be an effective team player. About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General The Attorney General's Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities.

This includes:

Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations) Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources) Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes) And much more! Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state's interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here. Commitment to Diversity Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds

• and fostering the inclusion of differences between people.

Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment. One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding