Legal Analyst - MCLE (Temporary)

Legal Analyst (MCLE) - Temporary Regulatory Services Department (RSD) – Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Salary: $25.50/hr to $25.50/hr FLSA: Temporary – Non‑Exempt Hourly Duration: October 2026 – March 2026 (up to 6 months) Application Deadline: 9/13/2026 Purpose and Position Summary: This Temporary Analyst for Mandatory Continued Legal Education (MCLE) reviews and analyzes applications submitted for accreditation to receive MCLE credit; reviews and analyzes certifications of compliance from members ensuring that the members have met all MCLE compliance requirements for the reporting period; communicates with and respond to inquiries from members and CLE sponsors. Job Duties & Responsibilities: Reviews, analyzes, and processes applications for accreditation of CLE activities: Processes and analyzes accreditation applications to correctly determine compliance with APR 11. Using the standards listed in APR 11 analysts independently approve, deny, or mark the application incomplete. Each analyst is expected to be familiar with, apply, and reference Admission and Practice Rule (APR) 11. Analysts will review the activity applications and course materials in order to appropriately accredit each application for MCLE credit under the rule. Reviews, analyzes and processes MCLE Certifications of Compliance: Processes and analyzes MCLE Certifications of Compliance including Comity Certificates to correctly determine member compliance with APR 11. Requests additional information as necessary and tracks missing or requested information, including incomplete activities, duplicate activities, incomplete certifications, individualized written and telephonic communications where appropriate. Assists MCLE manager with the MCLE non-compliance and suspension process. Communicates with licensed Lawyers, LLLTs, and LPOs, CLE sponsors and others: Responds to communications regarding all MCLE matters in a clear, timely, and professional manner. Communicates to members in a professional manner regarding compliance issues and conveys what is needed for compliance. Contacts non-compliant members who have received a pre-suspension notice informing them of the consequences of their failure to take timely action necessary to become compliant and updates records. Explains the pre-suspension process to members and offers MCLE undue hardship petition as needed when appropriate. Performs additional duties as assigned Education Required: An Associate's degree, or relevant completed Certification Program, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years progressively responsible administrative support and coordination experience. Experience Preferred: Experience in a professional work environment, centered around DEI, ethics, compliance, and confidentiality. Competencies (Skills/Abilities) Required: Demonstrated ability to provide clear, professional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver accurate, empathetic, and efficient customer service to diverse stakeholders. Strong organization and time‑management skills, including managing multiple competing priorities, processing high‑volume work including phone calls, and maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment and ethics. Analytical skills and good judgment to make timely and appropriate decisions regarding unfamiliar situations and do efficient research when necessary. Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as a positive team member, while exercising confidentiality, ethics, and sound professional judgment. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (especially Excel and Word), and the ability to learn and use new software and technology platforms. Working Conditions: This is a hybrid position. Job duties must be performed either onsite or remotely within Washington State, and the person in this position must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the WSBA Headquarters in Seattle, WA. All WSBA staff must be flexible to work in the office as deemed necessary or as required. For remote work, must have an adequate home/work environment and internet access, for performing work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature. The essential functions of the job that must be performed, with or without a reasonable accommodation: This position must be able to regularly work WSBA’s business hours in an office type environment (remote or in office), possess the ability to primarily sit/stand and use a computer, and lift/push/pull items weighing up to 25 pounds. Must be able to use standard computer and office equipment (e.g., copiers, scanners, printers, phones, fax, etc.). Eligible Benefits (only): This position is eligible for PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System) through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Enrollment is mandatory and includes an employee payroll contribution. The person in this position will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Culture: You will be working with a team of supportive, collaborative, creative, and dedicated colleagues driven to accomplish WSBA’s Mission A company culture that truly focuses on a quality Work and Life Balance for its Staff through our 4 Pillars: 1) Excellence (Mission-driven results), 2) Unity (Team-driven results), 3) Integrity (Value-driven results), and 4 JOY! (People-driven culture). WSBA Staff must be authorized and approved to work in the United States, upon hire. This position is not eligible for Sponsorship. WSBA administers pre‑employment background screening upon a contingent verbal offer, and prior to hire. The Washington State Bar Association operates under the delegated authority of the Washington Supreme Court and exercises a governmental function authorized by the Washington Supreme Court to license and regulate the state’s nearly 40,000 legal professionals, including lawyers, limited practice officers, and limited license legal technicians. The WSBA both regulates legal professionals under the authority of the Court and serves its members as a professional association — all without public funding. The WSBA administers the bar admission process, including the bar exam; provides record-keeping and licensing functions; administers the lawyer discipline system. and provides continuing legal education for legal professionals, in addition to numerous other educational and member-service activities. The WSBA is committed to fostering a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington State Bar Association.