Legal Assistant 4 (Child & Family Care Division) - Internal Only

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Direct supervision of a team of LA2s including planning, assigning, overseeing, and evaluating the work performed by the team.
• Provide initial and ongoing training for team members in collaboration with Lead LA3.
• Review and monitor work products of direct reports to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with best practices, using expert knowledge of agency legal procedures and administrative hearing rules.
• Ensure team member compliance with agency leave policies and procedures.
• Provide legal administrative support to the LAM, supervising ALJs, other ALJs and management.
• Provide legal support to ADA Coordinator for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations program and services, as well as communicate with parties regarding requests for suitable representation. 
• Implement process improvements related to the OAH strategic plan.
• In the absence of the LAM, or as delegated, provide supervisory support for the other legal support team members in the division, in collaboration with the Deputy.

Minimum qualifications:

• Option 1: High school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in a legal environment in support of an attorney, administrative law judge(s), industrial insurance appeals judge(s), review judge(s) or equivalent, including at least two (2) years of supervising, leading, mentoring, coaching, or training experience.
• Option 2: One (1) year as a Legal Assistant 3.
• Option 3: A combination of six (6) years of college education and/or relevant experience, including at least two (2) years of supervising, leading, mentoring, coaching or training experience.

• Proven leadership skills including people and process management.
• Impeccable organizational, problem solving, planning, and decision making skills.
• Exceptional ability to express self both orally and in writing.
• Proven ability to analyze complex situations and recommend and implement solutions in various circumstances.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of agency personnel.
• Demonstrated skills in keyboarding/typing, filing, proofreading, grammar, spelling, and use of office equipment.
• Familiarity with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), and knowledge of citations, case type regulations and procedures, and various legal form requirements.

How to apply:
To begin the online application process, click the green "Apply" button on this announcement at careers.wa.gov or governmentjobs.com. To be considered for this position, you must include the following information in your online application and complete the supplemental questionnaire. Application materials must clearly show how you meet the qualifications for the position in order to be considered.
 
Application must include:

• A letter of interest describing what interests you in this position and what makes you a viable and competitive candidate.
• A resume highlighting relevant experience AND a completed online application profile that includes education and employment history.
• A minimum of three professional referenceswith your application, including at least one supervisor.
  • A professional reference is defined as an individual who has either been paid to supervise your work or worked directly with you and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If your references do not meet these criteria, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.