Salary: $100,488.00 - $131,868.00 Annually
Location : Olympia, WA
Job Type: .REGULAR: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-93
Division: Supreme Court
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position ProfileWashington State SUPREME COURTEmployment OpportunityStaff AttorneyCommissioner's OfficeLocation: Olympia, Washington
Salary: $100,488 - $131,868per year (DOQ).
Closes: November 29, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after seven calendar days.
POSITION DETAILAdvancing Justice Through Excellence in Legal Analysis!
This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of Washington's judicial system and contribute directly to the work of the Washington Supreme Court. Under the direction of the Supreme Court Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner, you will conduct sophisticated legal research, analyze complex appellate matters, and prepare high-quality legal memoranda that assist Justices in deciding which cases warrant review by the state's highest court.
In this role, you will evaluate petitions for review, motions, and other matters presenting significant legal questions, emerging issues, and evolving areas of constitutional, criminal, and civil law. Your work will require careful analysis of trial records, lower court decisions, legal arguments, and developing legal trends, culminating in objective, well-reasoned recommendations that help shape judicial decision-making.
The position offers a unique opportunity to engage with intellectually challenging legal issues, including cases involving unsettled law, conflicting appellate decisions, and new legal developments. Through your research, analysis, and writing, you will provide each Justice with the comprehensive information needed to independently evaluate cases and make informed decisions regarding review and disposition. Your contributions will play a meaningful role in the development of Washington law and the administration of justice statewide.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSome of the duties you will perform are:
- Provides the Justices with legal memoranda recommending whether the Court should grant, deny, or take some other appropriate action on petitions for review and motions, and whether the Court should retain appeals filed directly in the Court or transfer them for decision by the Court of Appeals in the first instance.
- Prepares draft opinions and orders for the Court and draft rulings for the Commissioner as requested.
- Prepares, for internal office use, summaries of proposed opinions circulating among the Supreme Court Justices.
- Prepares, for posting on the Court's website, issue statements for cases to be heard by the Court.
- Assists the Commissioner's Office in making recommendations for changes to court rules and internal procedures.
- Serves as a resource for the Court's judicial law clerks and law student externs on legal and procedural questions and assists in the orientation, training, and mentoring of law clerks and externs.
- Assists in the development and presentation of continuing legal education programs sponsored by the Commissioner's Office.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND CREDENTIALS- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law.
- Member in good standing in the Washington State Bar Association (attorneys licensed in other states will be considered, provided they are committed to timely licensure in Washington).
- Four (4) years of attorney experience working in an appellate court or equivalent experience (we are broad minded about this: show us what you've got),
- Excellent legal research and writing skills,
- Ability to learn and help implement new technology,
- Willingness to work remotely as required by the office,
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and consistently deliver high-quality results,
- Skills for building and maintaining a positive team environment, AND
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including an understanding and commitment to ending systemic racism as expressed in the Washington Supreme Court's open letter to the public dated June 4, 2020.
HOW TO APPLYPLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED.IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following, failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified:- Completed online application.
- Current Resume.
- Letter of Interest addressing your qualifications for the position.
- Three (3) to five (5) professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.
- Two (2) legal writing samples (preferably 5 to 10 pages each) representing your own work.
To view the job description, please click here: Detailed Job Description - Insight (neogov.com)IMPORTANT INFORMATION- The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
- Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
- This position is not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
We are a team-oriented culture, and a balance of family and work-life in a wonderful community. We offer a family-friendly package of pay, benefits, paid time off, and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
Our compensation plan includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Retirement Plan Options
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays)
- Paid Basic Life Insurance Policy and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Part-time employees will receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details about all we have to offer, visit the benefits page at
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Do you possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law?
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Do you possess a membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association?
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If you marked yes to the above question to being in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association. Please provide your WSBA number.
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Do you possess at least four (4) years' attorney experience working in an appellate court or equivalent?
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Have you submitted two (2) legal writing samples (preferably 5 to 10 pages each) representing your own work?
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