Closing Date: 25th September, 2025

Description:

Description:
Staff Attorney - Legal Examiner 3 (LE 3)
Permanent Full-time Hybrid
The Washington State Department of Health is seeking a Staff Attorney to deliver quality legal services to Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA) programs and other entities. This position directly supports the department's mission to protect and improve the health of people in Washington by applying legal expertise to manage complex discipline cases.

The vision of HSQA is to be a recognized leader in patient safety, prevention, and health systems development. To that end, HSQA has established certain values – namely integrity, accountability, effectiveness, responsiveness, cultural competency, the courage to change, and a relentless commitment to serve the public. These values are guided by our desire to build the public's trust, strong relationships, employee satisfaction, and integrated service delivery. The goals of HSQA are five-fold: improve people's health, enhance patient safety, make every resource count, have an exemplary workforce, and deliver exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities include:

Analyzing facts and law and recommending an appropriate form of action or combination of actions (discipline or some alternative);
Conducting legal research requiring knowledge of current state and federal legislation, case law, and administrative decisions.
Drafting legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, briefs, interpretive guidelines, rules, and proposed legislation.
Negotiating settlements of health professions disciplinary issues, including conditions and restrictions; and,
Assisting programs with general legal issues and serving as a resource on special projects, quality improvement work groups, and other activities as called upon.

This Legal Examiner 3 position plays a vital role in protecting the public's health and safety by applying knowledge of state laws, including the Uniform Disciplinary Act and Washington Administrative Procedure Act, and case law in the area of administrative and health law. This position also serves as a legal resource for all regulated health professions, entities and other HSQA programs, including high priority or complex matters.

Location and Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work environment, where you can balance working from home and collaborating in the office. It is anticipated that you'll be expected at the DOH facility located in Tumwater for work activities 1-2 days weekly.

Required Qualifications (you must meet ONE of the options provided and any additional criteria listed):
Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities.

Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Option 1: Three (3) years as a Legal Examiner or attorney in a governmental agency.
Option 2: One (1) year as a Legal Examiner 2.
Option 3: Three (3) years of experience as a member of an administrative tribunal empowered to issue findings of fact and law.
Option 4: Three (3) years of trial practice in private or public employment as an attorney or equivalent experience.

AND (for all options):
Admission in good standing to practice law in the State of Washington.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with state laws, including the Uniform Disciplinary Act and Washington Administrative Procedure Act.
Working-level knowledge of case law in the area of administrative and health law.

Benefits and Lifestyle
We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.

We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.

Conditions of Employment:
A background check including criminal history will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment. 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 position.

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).
Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.
Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.
Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in person at the designated DOH site location.
Move or transport boxes of files weighing up to 35 pounds.
Travel within Washington as necessary for scheduled board/commission meetings, sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state.
You must be able to legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business.
Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.

Application Directions:
To Apply, Click "apply" and Complete the Application. Attach Your Resume, and Cover Letter.

In Your Applicant Profile, Include at Least Three Professional References (including a Supervisor, a Peer, and Someone You've Supervised or Led, if Applicable). Please Do Not Include Private Information Such as Social Security Number or Year of Birth.

Do Attach the Following:

Resume
Cover Letter
Dd-214 (if Applicable)

Veterans Preference: Applicants Wishing to Claim Veterans Preference Must Attach a Copy of Their Dd-214 (member 4 Copy), Ngb 22, or A Signed Verification of Service Letter from The United States Department of Veterans Affairs to Their Application. Please Remove or Cover Any Personally Identifiable Data Such as Social Security Numbers and Birth Year

Do Not Include or Attach the Following – These Documents or Details Will Not Be Reviewed:

Remove Personal Photos – Do Not Submit Any Documents Containing Personal Photos.
Transcripts (unless Specifically Requested in The Application Directions)
Certifications or Diplomas
Projects or Portfolios
Letters of Recommendation

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We Regard Diversity as The Foundation of Our Strength, Recognizing that Differing Insights and Abilities Enable Us to Reflect the Unique Needs of The Communities We Serve.

Doh Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We Prohibit Discrimination Based on Race/ethnicity/color, Creed, Sex, Pregnancy, Age, Religion, National Origin, Marital Status, the Presence or Perception of A Disability, Veteran's Status, Military Status, Genetic Information, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression, or Gender Identity.

Questions and Accommodations: If You Have Questions, Need Assistance with The Application Process, Require an Accommodation, or Would Like to Request This Posting in An Alternative Format, Please Contact Kristina Cox at Employment@doh.Wa.Gov and Reference the Recruitment Number (doh8697).

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