Staff Attorney

Overview

Lead the Charge in Justice Data Innovation! The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for a Data Dissemination Administrator, a role blending law, technology, and public service in Washington State. This staff attorney to the Judicial Information System Committee — Data Dissemination Committee guides policy and legal interpretation around electronic court records. Oversees the dissemination of data through the Judicial Information System (JIS), ensuring that sensitive information is handled with precision and integrity.

You’ll be the go-to expert for courts, legislators, and agencies, helping them retrieve and understand complex judicial data and metadata. You’ll review confidential data requests, ensuring access is granted only to authorized personnel. With contract signing authority up to $25,000, you’ll negotiate and execute agreements involving data, software, and hardware making strategic decisions that directly impact the state’s justice infrastructure.

This isn’t just a legal job. It’s an opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of law, data, and public impact. If you’re ready to make your mark, we’re ready to meet you!

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity
Administrative Office of the Courts
Staff Attorney (Data Dissemination Administrator)

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 #:
Status:
Regular, Full-Time

Location:

Olympia, Washington
Salary:
Range 75: $100,980 - $132,540 per year (DOQ).
Opens:
January 7, 2026
Closes:
February 8, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven days after posting.

Washington State Residency and Telework Information: AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager. This position requires you to be in the office at least three (3) days per week.

• Develop statewide policies, procedures, and best practices for court data dissemination and public records compliance.
• Review and approve or deny data requests from public and private entities based on court rules, statutes, and policy; advise judicial branch entities on data release.
• Serve as principal policy advisor to judicial branch entities; draft policy papers and recommendations for the Data Dissemination Committee.
• Manage security access levels and data lifecycle for statewide court data systems.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute contracts and agreements for data access, software licensing, and interagency collaborations; monitor compliance and renewals.
• Support procurement and contracting activities, including risk management, policy development, and IT-related agreements; assist with public disclosure processes.
• Monitor legislative changes and compliance, develop audit methods for data use, and collaborate on data accuracy and reporting.
• Administers electronic court records in JIS and serves as staff attorney for the Judicial Information System Committee – Data Dissemination Committee.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law
• Membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association
• Four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney or similar legal work.

• Knowledgeable in records management practices, technologies, and compliance with GR 31, GR 31.1, GR 15, GR 22, PRA, and retention mandates.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, court rules, and policies related to court records, data dissemination, and public disclosure.
• Professionalism, honesty, and effective communication; build strong working…