Investigator in Seattle, Washington at Washington State Bar Association.

Education Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law (or related discipline) degree.
• Police, military or civilian investigation training.

Experience Required:

• 3 years of experience investigating, practicing law, or engaging in similar work that involves interviewing and report writing.
• Experience with the legal system and analyzing complex factual and legal issues.

Experience Preferred:

• Familiarity and experience with complex financial investigations and/or computer forensics.
• Exposure to wide range of legal matters, such as family law, criminal law, and immigration law.

Competencies (Skills/Abilities) Required:

• Clear, professional written and oral communication to a variety of audiences.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders with responsiveness and clarity.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize time and work, manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good judgment, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment and ethics.
• Ability to foster teamwork and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn and use new software and technology platforms
• Demonstrates advanced interviewing skills, the ability to analyze complex information to identify patterns and leads to reach evidence‑based conclusions, and proficiency in preparing clear, well‑organized investigative reports.

Competencies (Skills/Abilities) Preferred:

• Skilled in using a wide range of internet resources and investigative tools to access publicly available records—including court, property, vehicle, and corporate information—and in collecting and reviewing electronic evidence.
• Strong investigative planning abilities, including identifying investigative leads and organizing information to drive effective fact‑finding.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
• Experience working in paperless work environment.

Working Conditions: This is a Hybrid - Commutable position and job duties may be performed in person or remotely. All WSBA staff must be flexible to work in office or travel within WA state as deemed necessary, or as required.

The WSBA headquarters are the primary location while working for the WSBA regardless of where staff may reside within Washington. WSBA does not offer fully remote positions and reserves the right to require employees to work in-person and on-site at the WSBA headquarters or at any worksite necessary to fulfill job duties. For remote work (if applicable), staff must have an adequate work environment and internet access for performing work of a sensitive and confidential nature. Staff are required to use a personal smart mobile device for multifactor authentication via a WSBA authorized App.

Employment with the Washington State Bar Association mandates that WSBA Staff must reside within the State of Washington at the time of hire, and during active employment status. 

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.).

WSBA Benefits Include:

• State of Washington Retirement system (DRS/PERS), including an optional Deferred Compensation Plan (DRS/DCP).
• Medical benefits (including Rx) through the WA Healthcare Authority, with WSBA paying a majority of the premium cost.
• 100% paid premiums for employee Dental and Vision.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans.
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits (sick/PSSL, vacation, holiday, float, emergency leave).
• Transportation incentives, *based on primary work selection requirements.
• Allowance to set up a home office, *based on a primary remote work selection.
• Free Employee Assistance Program, and National Employee Discount Program.
• The WSBA is a Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Eligible tuition assistance and continued training programs.
• 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).

For consideration and to apply: interested and qualified candidates must apply online and submit the following required materials: both a comprehensive resume and a cover letter (letter of interest) describing your interest and experience in this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.

WSBA Staff must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis, 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 WSBA is subject to Washington State Court Rules General Rule (GR) 12.4, which specifies the Bar’s responsibility and process to provide public access to Bar records.

The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) 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.

The statements contained in this job announcement are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

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