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Staff Attorney (LE 3) Multiple Positions DOH8888



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Legal Examiner 3

Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON)

Discipline

Permanent · Full-time 



The Opportunity

The Department of Health is seeking multiple senior-level Legal Examiner 3’s to support the mission of protecting and improving the health of people in Washington State by delivering high-quality legal services to the Washington State Board of Nursing.

WABON protects the public’s health and safety by regulating licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, advanced registered nurse practitioners, and nursing technicians. This position manages highly complex, high-profile nursing discipline cases that may involve political sensitivity, significant public scrutiny, or substantial risk to public safety and the agency.

As the senior level in the Legal Examiner series, this role requires advanced legal judgment, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to navigate novel and challenging legal issues involving healthcare providers.


Key Responsibilities Include


Case Oversight & Legal Analysis

  • Advise investigators on complex cases involving allegations of unprofessional conduct.
  • Guide evidence collection and conduct thorough legal analysis.
  • Collaborate with criminal prosecutors when appropriate.
  • Manage high-profile and politically sensitive cases involving significant public safety considerations.


Recommendations & Board Advisement

  • Analyze facts and applicable law to recommend appropriate discipline or alternatives to discipline.
  • Present and advise WABON decision-making panels on case outcomes.
  • Provide strategic legal counsel on regulatory enforcement actions.


Legal Research & Drafting

  • Conduct advanced legal research on state and federal statutes, case law, and administrative decisions.
  • Draft pleadings, briefs, memoranda, correspondence, interpretive guidelines, rules, and proposed legislation.


Negotiation & Resolution

  • Negotiate settlements in nursing disciplinary matters, including terms, conditions, and restrictions.
  • Facilitate fair, legally sound resolutions that prioritize public protection.


Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise

  • Serve as a legal resource to WABON staff and board members.
  • Participate in special projects, quality improvement initiatives, and workgroups.
  • Act as subject matter expert in legislative implementation efforts.


Why You’ll Love This Role

This is meaningful public service at its highest level. You’ll help safeguard patients across Washington while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to integrity and excellence. The role offers intellectually challenging work, high-impact decision-making, and the opportunity to shape regulatory and legislative frameworks that directly affect healthcare practice statewide.


Required Qualifications 

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience 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 of experience as a member of an administrative tribunal empowered to issue findings of fact and law. 

Option 2: Three (3) years of experience in trial practice in private or public employment as an attorney.

Option 3: Three (3) years of experience as a Legal Examiner 2.


Additional Required - Current active license to practice law in Washington State.


Preferred Qualifications

While these aren’t required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.

  • Knowledge of agency, board, or commission-specific statutes and rules and related regulations and the case law relating to the statutes and rules (Uniform Disciplinary Act and Washington Administrative Procedure Act).  
  • Knowledge of administrative law and procedure (including adjudicative proceedings and rulemaking), the rules of evidence and case law related to admissibility of evidence; civil procedure; constitutional law; public disclosure laws.   
  • Graduated in the top 50% of law school class.


Employee Benefits 

We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance. You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health. 


About the Washington State Department of Health

We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.


Working Conditions:

The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions:

The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Setting: 

  • The official duty station for this position is home-based. If onsite work is requested by the supervisor, the request will be planned and communicated in advance. 
  • Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in indoors at home or office environments. Work occurs at/using a computer for extended periods. 
  • May be expected to move, maneuver, or transport boxes of files weighing up to 35 pounds to and from meetings.

Schedule: 

  • This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however, the position may be expected to work longer hours to complete projects or assignments, and/or meet business demands and deadlines, and/or during the annual legislative session. 
  • An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbent's request, subject to supervisory approval.

Travel Requirements: 

  • Travel is not required to perform the duties of this position; however, occasional or infrequent travel may be expected to attend scheduled Board meetings, training sessions, or conferences within Washington. 
  • When driving for state business, the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; OR provide alternate transportation while on state business.

Tools and Equipment:

  • This position uses standard office furniture and equipment, such as a desk, office chair, cell phone, computer, monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse; and when in the office, the position may also require the use of a printer, phone, fax machine, and/or copy machine.

Customer Interactions:

  • Works with interested parties who may become difficult to communicate with due to the nature of this position’s regulatory role.

Other:

  • This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
  • The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment. 
  • This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities. 


APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.


Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).


DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.


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


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 Andrea Thieme at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8853.


Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues. 


Qualifications

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. 


Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. 


Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.

Date Posted
03/23/2026
Job Reference
DOH8888
Organization
Dept. of Health, Washington State Board of Nursing (WSBON)
Location
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Category
Health Policy Management
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