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Washington State Senate
Olympia, WA, US; Spokane, WA, US
Source: Washington State Senate careers · View original posting
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CLOSES: September 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.
SENATE PROFILE
The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually in the Capitol Building in Olympia beginning on the second Monday in January. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed. Permanent staff work year-round supporting the Senate and its legislative members.
MEMBER PROFILE
Senator Christian represents Washington State’s 4th Legislative District, which includes Colbert, Green Bluff, Liberty Lake, Millwood, and Spokane Valley. He is a ranking member on the Human Services committee and serves on the Health & Long-Term Care and Transportation committees.
More information here: https://leonardchristian.src.wastateleg.org
POSITION PROFILE
Senator Christian is seeking a legislative assistant who resides in-district and is willing and able to temporarily relocate to Olympia for the legislative session. The legislative assistant (LA) is a highly motivated self-starter that will help our team provide the highest quality service, representation, and leadership for the people of the 4th Legislative District. The LA will also be the first face people see in the office of Senator Christian and helps set the tone for all visitors to our office.
This is a full-time year-round position that is exempt from civil service laws.
POSITION DUTIES
Compensation
RCW 49.58.110 requires employers to provide a full salary range in job postings. The salary and classification for this position is based on relevant experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $5,061 - $8,770 monthly. A hiring salary will be less than the top of any range, however.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Senate offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, bereavement, and civil leave; twelve paid holidays per year; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; healthcare flexible spending account; dependent care assistance; infant at work policy, optional credit unions; paid subscription to DeleteMe; and tuition reimbursement.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the application form accessed by clicking this link: Careers at Washington State Senate or typing this URL https://apply.workable.com/washington-state-senate/. The closing date is September 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible. E-mail contact Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov.
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the Senate Human Resource Office at Senate.HRO@leg.wa.gov.
The Washington State Senate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, physical, sensory, or mental disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability.
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