Blake Implementation Program Assistant

Ready to make history? The Washington Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for a dynamic, driven individual to join our team as a Blake Implementation Program Assistant - and lead the charge on one of the most groundbreaking justice initiatives in the country.

You’ll be front and center in implementing the Blake v. Washington Supreme Court decision, helping coordinate a first-of-its-kind reimbursement program for thousands of impacted individuals. This is real work with real impact.

But that’s just the beginning. You’ll also help plan and execute court improvement programs, drive legislative implementation, and work side-by-side with passionate professionals who believe in justice, equity, and innovation.

This role gives you room to shine, take initiative, own your projects, and make decisions that matter. You’ll have guidance when you need it—but most of the time, you’ll be trusted to lead with confidence and creativity.

If you’re ready to bring energy, purpose, and bold ideas to the table, we’re ready for you.

Let’s build a better court system – together!

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity Administrative Office of the Courts Blake Implementation Program Assistant Management Services Division

Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job #: 2025-90

Status: Project, Full-Time*

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 56: $ 63,252 - $ 82,872 per year (DOQ).

Opens: November 19, 2025

Closes: December 1, 2025. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven (7) calendar days after posting.

*Duration: This is a Blake Implementation project position that is currently funded through June 30, 2027.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.

This position requires you to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

Duties

Some of the duties you will perform are:

• Coordinates projects in areas of responsibility/focus to support the work of Washington Courts. Such projects may include research, studies, gathering information, identification of best practices, and preparing reports for Boards, Commissions and their committees.

• Assists in developing and enhancing internal business processes to allow for maximum effectiveness and efficiency of court program implementation.

• Assists senior AOC staff in managing and coordinating court programs.

• Assists in coordinating, and may primarily coordinate, program financial budgeting, monitoring and oversight.

• Communicates and assists in developing and implementing program policies, standards, guidelines, and expectations; assists in monitoring compliance with internal AOC program policies, standards and guidelines.

• Coordinates conferences and/or trainings associated with AOC programs.

• Responds to requests related to AOC programs and projects.

• Maintains information on specified court program web sites.

• Performs other duties as required.

Salary

• $63,252 - $82,872/year

Qualifications

Relevant experience may substitute for the required education.

• Associate of Arts degree in business or a related field;

AND

• Four (4) years of administrative program support experience.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft 365 products, including Teams, Outlook, Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, and others, with the expertise appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.
• Knowledge of website navigation, searches and content updating functions.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, clerical procedures, correspondence, report writing.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in the delivery of work products.
• Communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Understands customer expectations and ensures work meets those expectations.
• Professionalism in dealing with clients, staff, management and the public

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental and court officials at all levels.

• Ability to multi-task and effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Sets priorities and effectively manages time to meet deadlines and work schedules.
• Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
• Ability to independently coordinate projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions, recommendations and options.
• Keeps appropriate senior staff and clients informed on specific work assignments.

• Knowledge of organization/operation of the Washington State court system; procedures and practices followed within the judiciary.

• Ability to gain and utilize knowledge of internal and external protocols.

Other Information

For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position is overtime eligible.

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.

AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

Benefits

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 07-21-2025