Legal Analyst - MCLE (Temporary)

About the role

This Temporary Analyst for Mandatory Continued Legal Education (MCLE) reviews and analyzes applications submitted for accreditation to receive MCLE credit; reviews and analyzes certifications of compliance from members ensuring that the members have met all MCLE compliance requirements for the reporting period; and communicates with and responds to inquiries from members and CLE sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, and processes applications for accreditation of CLE activities:
  • Processes and analyzes accreditation applications to determine compliance with APR 11.
  • Independently approves, denies, or marks applications incomplete based on APR 11 standards.
  • Reviews activity applications and course materials to appropriately accredit each application for MCLE credit under the rule.
• Reviews, analyzes, and processes MCLE Certifications of Compliance:
  • Processes and analyzes MCLE Certifications of Compliance, including Comity Certificates, to determine member compliance with APR 11.
  • Requests additional information as necessary and tracks missing or requested information, including incomplete activities, duplicate activities, and incomplete certifications.
  • Assists MCLE manager with the MCLE non-compliance and suspension process.
• Communicates with licensed lawyers, LLLTs, LPOs, CLE sponsors, and others:
  • Responds to communications regarding all MCLE matters in a clear, timely, and professional manner.
  • Communicates to members regarding compliance issues and conveys what is needed for compliance.
  • Contacts non-compliant members who have received a pre-suspension notice to inform them of consequences and updates records.
  • Explains the pre-suspension process to members and offers MCLE undue hardship petitions as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education Required

An Associate's degree, or relevant completed Certification Program, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience Required

Minimum of 2 years progressively responsible administrative support and coordination experience.

Experience Preferred

Experience in a professional work environment, centered around DEI, ethics, compliance, and confidentiality.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, professional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver accurate, empathetic, and efficient customer service to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, including managing multiple competing priorities, processing high-volume work, and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment and ethics.
• Analytical skills and good judgment to make timely and appropriate decisions regarding unfamiliar situations and perform efficient research when necessary.
• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as a positive team member, while exercising confidentiality, ethics, and sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (especially Excel and Word), and the ability to learn and use new software and technology platforms.

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position. Job duties must be performed either onsite or remotely within Washington State, and the person in this position must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the WSBA Headquarters in Seattle, WA. All WSBA staff must be flexible to work in the office as deemed necessary or as required. For remote work, must have an adequate home/work environment and internet access for performing work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.

The essential functions of the job that must be performed, with or without a reasonable accommodation, include regularly working WSBA’s business hours in an office-type environment (remote or in office), possessing the ability to primarily sit/stand and use a computer, and lifting/pushing/pulling items weighing up to 25 pounds. Must be able to use standard computer and office equipment (e.g., copiers, scanners, printers, phones, fax, etc.).

Benefits

• Eligible for PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System) through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Enrollment is mandatory and includes an employee payroll contribution.
• Accrues one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.