LEGAL SECRETARY 2

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The University of Washington Division of the Attorney General’s Office has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Legal Secretary 2.

Overview of the Attorney General’s Office and its UW Division

The Washington State Attorney General's Office (AGO) provides excellent, independent, and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and protects the rights of its people. The AGO's employees in approximately 30 divisions and units located in 12 cities across the state provide legal services to more than 230 state agencies, boards and commissions, and colleges and universities as well as the Legislature and the Governor.  The AGO values diversity and recognizes that a workforce composed of employees with different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive work environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfill its mission.  For more information about the AGO, you can review the Office's Annual Report which can be found HERE .

The University of Washington Division of the AGO provides comprehensive legal services to the University of Washington (UW), which operates three campuses (Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell) and a large medical enterprise. The UW enrolls more than 60,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, employs over 55,000 faculty and staff, and is ranked among the best higher education research institutions in the country. The Division’s office is located in the University District in Seattle.

The Division is comprised of 19 AGO attorneys, who are organized into three teams (General Practice, Employment and Healthcare). The attorneys provide legal advice and representation across a wide variety of specialized areas related to the UW’s broad array of operations and activities, including healthcare, employment law, labor relations, student affairs, real estate, business law, intercollegiate athletics, public finance, bonds, intellectual property, tax, benefits, gifts and trusts, and constitutional law. Integral to the Division’s responsibility to provide the UW with legal advice and representation that meet the highest professional standards are its 12 support personnel, who are employed by the UW, including two other legal assistants/secretaries.

Position Description

The position we seek to fill is the Legal Secretary to the General Practice Team (though secretaries may also work with members of other teams). This position requires prior experience working in a law office and general knowledge of legal process and terms and the court system. Generally, duties and responsibilities include performing legal secretarial and administrative work in support of seven assigned attorneys, as detailed below. This position may also act as a point of contact between the Division and UW clients, co-counsel law firms, opposing counsel, witnesses, hearing officers, mediators, court personnel, and the public.

This position reports to the Administrator and requires attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and efficient organizational skills. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with professionals inside and outside the UW and the AGO is key.  In addition to carrying out routine duties detailed below, this position may perform special projects as requested and gather, organize, and prepare data for inclusion in reports. This position may also present information in a form that will aid division staff and attorneys in accomplishing work and making decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities