Legal Support Specialist
About the Role
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 a confidential legal support specialist to assistant attorneys general (AAGs) while coordinating litigation processes. The individual must exercise discretion and good judgment when dealing with the public and executing specialized activities. This position requires an understanding of legal terminology and court rules, as well as excellent organizational and editing skills. Flexibility is imperative; duties may change based on office needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide confidential legal support to assistant attorneys general (AAGs).
- Coordinate litigation processes and related documentation.
- Exercise discretion and good judgment in public interactions and specialized tasks.
- Apply knowledge of legal terminology and court rules to daily work.
- Maintain high standards of organization and editing for legal materials.
- Adapt to changing duties as required by office needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years of legal assistant/support experience in a law or governmental office, or equivalent education.
Benefits
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
- Retirement and deferred compensation plans
- Optional supplemental retirement accounts
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee tuition waiver
Pay
Monthly Salary $4,508.70 – $6,763.00, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full‑time (100% FTE), permanent position; overtime eligible.
Department: Office of the Attorney General, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.