Session Office Assistant

Session Office Assistant

Salary

$3,364.00 - $4,432.00 Monthly

Location

Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type

Exempt

Job Number

CRO-2601

Department

Office of the Code Reviser

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Description

OFFICE OF THE CODE REVISER

Exempt Recruitment Announcement

This is a full-time, temporary position that will perform a variety of clerical duties in support of office operations during the 2027 legislative session.

Are you interested in working in the legislative environment? Are you detail-oriented, observant, and committed to always maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality? Are you willing and accepting to be flexible and understanding of our clients and their needs? If so, we invite you to explore the exciting opportunity to join us on the beautiful Washington State Capitol Campus as our Session Office Assistant for the 2027 legislative session!

AGENCY INFORMATION:

The Office of the Code Reviser is the official bill drafting arm of the legislature and provides a central bill drafting service for legislators, legislators-elect, legislative committees, joint committees, the governor, state elected officials, and agencies.

Our objective is to provide high-quality services in a professional and strictly nonpartisan and cost-effective manner. We seek to foster professionalism and expertise, which will result in highly accurate publication of laws and agency rules.

Duties

SESSION SUPPORT TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Greet clients and take in their bill requests or refer the client to talk with an available Code Reviser;

• Contact clients via e-mail or telephone when bill drafts are ready;

• E-mail bill drafts in Word and PDF to clients;

• Maintain/update the Bill Request Tracking System file (BRTS) signature cards;

• Produce and file log cards;

• Produce "Request to Bill' and "Bill to Request" tables daily;

• Produce signature sheets for each bill draft;

• Distribute bill drafts to clients from the front desk;

• File completed bill drafts in shelving;

• Answer the main office line and assist clients over the telephone;

• Back-up printer;

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Must be able to work mandatory overtime during the legislative session including weekends and holidays. Vacation time is not approved during the legislative session;

• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products;

• Skills to store, retrieve, update, and delete documents in a computer filing system;

• Ability to use multiple software apps to perform various computer tasks;

• Exceptional knowledge of proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation;

• The ability to answer phones and cover co-worker desks while they are away;

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task;

• A dependable and strong work ethic and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times;

• The ability to seek and follow supervisory direction as necessary;

• A positive attitude and the ability to be an exceptional team member;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times;

• The ability to exercise sound judgment when initiating processes, actions and alternatives within established procedures;

• The ability to remain seated for most of the day, working on a computer, in an office setting.

Supplemental Information

This temporary position is expected to begin on December 1, 2026, and continue through April 30, 2027.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position must be able to work mandatory overtime during the legislative session including weekends and holidays.
• Vacation time is not approved during the legislative session.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit the following information by October 31, 2026:

• A letter of interest addressing the specific qualifications and your knowledge, skills, and abilities that are applicable to this position. No more than two pages in length.
• A current resume detailing your experience and education.
• A list of at least three professional references, including one supervisor, with company name, current telephone number and/or email contact information.

Please e-mail complete materials to: LSSHROffice@leg.wa.gov

Application packages without the requested above materials will not move forward in the recruitment process. We prefer to receive all application materials via e-mail with .pdf attachments.

The Office of the Code Reviser is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact Kacey Irwin in the Human Resources office at (360) 786-7337.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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