OPG Program Assistant

Join Us in Shaping Justice Across Washington State!

The Administrative Office of the Courts is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Court Program Assistant who is passionate about making a difference. This isnt just a numbers job its an opportunity to influence how justice is delivered statewide by ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds and providing strategic fiscal insight.

Reporting to the Manager of Guardianship and Elder Services in the Courts this position provides program support to theOffice of Public Guardianship (OPG). Some duties will include tracking contracts reviewing invoices managing files and records data entry and report development providing technical assistance to contractors and the public and assisting senior staff with projects.

In this role youll take initiative and ownership of ongoing projects and programs within your area of expertise. Youll be trusted to work independently while collaborating with senior AOC staff for specific assignments. Your work will be periodically reviewed but youll have the freedom to manage day-to-day responsibilities and make meaningful contributions. Guidance is always available for new or unusual situations but your ability to think critically and act proactively will set you apart.

If youre ready to bring your skills to a mission-driven organization and help shape the future of our courts wed love to hear from you.

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.

Job #: 2025-103

Status: Regular Full-Time

Location: Olympia Washington

Salary: Range 56: $63252 - $82872 per year (DOQ).

Opens: December 29 2025

Closes: January 11 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven days after posting.

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to an 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.

Some of the duties you will perform are:

• Coordinates and assists with projects in areas of responsibility/focus to support the work of Washington Courts and OPG. 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. Reviews invoices for accuracy maintains an accounting/ledger of invoice payments and report discrepancies to senior AOC staff.
• 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 RCW 11.130 and 2.72.
• Coordinates conferences and/or trainings associated with AOC programs including Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Certified Professional Guardians and Conservators (CPGCs).
• Responds to requests related to AOC programs and projects including requests for assistance program literature OPG referral process and other information related to the program.
• Maintains information on specified court program web sites. Assists with editing and developing online forms.
• Performs other duties as required.

AND

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

Relevant experience may substitute for the required education.

• 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 or fax or via email to .

The Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts does not use the E-Verify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit .

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job.