Legal Examiner Supervisor (LE 4) DOH8883
State of Washington, Tumwater, WA, United States
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with scheduled onsite work at our DOH facility in Tumwater, WA, approximately 1-2 days per week.
Legal Examiner Supervisor (LE 4) DOH8883
Opportunity
The division of Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA) oversees Washington’s healthcare delivery system, which includes licensing and regulating healthcare professionals and facilities. The HSQA Office of Investigative and Legal Services (OILS) is seeking a seasoned legal professional to lead and support the delivery of high‑quality legal services that protect the health and safety of Washington residents. Reporting to the Executive Director of Legal Services, this position provides advanced legal expertise while supervising and guiding a team of legal examiners.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Leadership & Supervision
Plan, assign, coordinate, and supervise the work of Legal Examiner 3s.
Ensure equitable caseload distribution and timely case progression while managing a high-level caseload.
Review work products to maintain legal accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Legal Expertise & Case Oversight
Serve as legal subject matter expert for assigned healthcare professions.
Participate in Case Management Teams (CMT) for discipline matters.
Provide expert consultation on complex disciplinary cases and regulatory interpretation.
Policy, Legislative & Program Consultation
Provide consultation to representatives of other agencies and respond to information requests.
Support legislative review, bill analysis, and policy development efforts.
Attend meetings and workgroups to represent legal services and ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This role offers the opportunity to directly impact public safety and healthcare practice across Washington State. The selected candidate will collaborate with dedicated professionals who are committed to regulatory excellence and public service. With meaningful leadership responsibilities and involvement in high‑level legal and policy discussions, this position provides strong professional growth while contributing to work that truly matters.
Required Qualifications
Option 1:
Three (3) years of experience at the Legal Examiner 3 level.
Option 2:
Graduation from an accredited law school (or the Law Clerk Program) AND five (5) years of legal practice that includes litigation experience.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
Two or more years of supervisory experience.
Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the Uniform Disciplinary Act and related case law. Knowledge of agency, board, and commission specific statutes and related regulations and the case law relating to the statutes.
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; and public disclosure laws. Two or more years of litigation experience in civil, criminal, or administrative settings.
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.
Working Conditions
Work Setting
The position requires regular in‑person attendance to perform duties on‑site 1‑2 days per week at the Tumwater DOH office. When not working on‑site, this position may work from home, a DOH office, or an alternate location.
Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in indoor 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
Quarterly travel is required to attend meetings and training. Locations for travel may include other State agencies and facilities and the State legislature.
When traveling for work, the position may require traveling alone or with another employee for multiple days and nights in or out of state.
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
This position requires meeting frequently with internal and external partners in a variety of settings. Works with interested parties who may become difficult to communicate with due to the nature of this position’s regulatory role.
Other
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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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.
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Legal Examiner Supervisor (LE 4) DOH8883
Opportunity
The division of Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA) oversees Washington’s healthcare delivery system, which includes licensing and regulating healthcare professionals and facilities. The HSQA Office of Investigative and Legal Services (OILS) is seeking a seasoned legal professional to lead and support the delivery of high‑quality legal services that protect the health and safety of Washington residents. Reporting to the Executive Director of Legal Services, this position provides advanced legal expertise while supervising and guiding a team of legal examiners.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Leadership & Supervision
Plan, assign, coordinate, and supervise the work of Legal Examiner 3s.
Ensure equitable caseload distribution and timely case progression while managing a high-level caseload.
Review work products to maintain legal accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Legal Expertise & Case Oversight
Serve as legal subject matter expert for assigned healthcare professions.
Participate in Case Management Teams (CMT) for discipline matters.
Provide expert consultation on complex disciplinary cases and regulatory interpretation.
Policy, Legislative & Program Consultation
Provide consultation to representatives of other agencies and respond to information requests.
Support legislative review, bill analysis, and policy development efforts.
Attend meetings and workgroups to represent legal services and ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This role offers the opportunity to directly impact public safety and healthcare practice across Washington State. The selected candidate will collaborate with dedicated professionals who are committed to regulatory excellence and public service. With meaningful leadership responsibilities and involvement in high‑level legal and policy discussions, this position provides strong professional growth while contributing to work that truly matters.
Required Qualifications
Option 1:
Three (3) years of experience at the Legal Examiner 3 level.
Option 2:
Graduation from an accredited law school (or the Law Clerk Program) AND five (5) years of legal practice that includes litigation experience.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
Two or more years of supervisory experience.
Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the Uniform Disciplinary Act and related case law. Knowledge of agency, board, and commission specific statutes and related regulations and the case law relating to the statutes.
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; and public disclosure laws. Two or more years of litigation experience in civil, criminal, or administrative settings.
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.
Working Conditions
Work Setting
The position requires regular in‑person attendance to perform duties on‑site 1‑2 days per week at the Tumwater DOH office. When not working on‑site, this position may work from home, a DOH office, or an alternate location.
Exposure to hazards is limited to those commonly found in indoor 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
Quarterly travel is required to attend meetings and training. Locations for travel may include other State agencies and facilities and the State legislature.
When traveling for work, the position may require traveling alone or with another employee for multiple days and nights in or out of state.
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
This position requires meeting frequently with internal and external partners in a variety of settings. Works with interested parties who may become difficult to communicate with due to the nature of this position’s regulatory role.
Other
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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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.
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