Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid
Ethics, Wellness, and Practice Program Manager & Counsel II Advancement Department (ADV) – Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Salary Range: $99,092 to $99,092 + Washington State Employee Benefits and Retiremen…
Skills: Legal Ethics, Professional Responsibility, Member Wellness, Practice Management, Public Speaking
Seattle, Washington, United States • Hybrid
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The manager leads the Professional Responsibility Program by providing ethics guidance, managing member consultations, and overseeing wellness and practice management initiatives. They also supervise program staff, collaborate with internal leadership, and represent the organization through educational presentations and publications.
Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor or equivalent and be licensed to practice in Washington, with at least 5 years of legal experience. Additionally, the role requires 3 to 5 years of experience in management, public speaking, and delivering continuing legal education.
Ethics, Wellness, and Practice Program Manager & Counsel II
Advancement Department (ADV) – Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)
Salary Range: $99,092 to $99,092 + Washington State Employee Benefits and Retirement Plans
FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt
The WSBA's mission is to serve the public and the members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice.
The Ethics, Wellness, and Practice Manager & Counsel II (EWPMC) leads the Professional Responsibility Program by providing ethics guidance through CLE presentations, articles, and member consultations. The role also oversees the Member Wellness Program and the Practice Management Assistance Program, ensuring these three programs operate cohesively within the Advancement Department. The EWPMC supports daily operations, staffing, and strategic planning in collaboration with program leaders and the Advancement Director. Additionally, the position maintains national engagement to stay current on legal ethics, wellness, and practice management trends.
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.
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.).
The WSBA office is open to the public from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, generally between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. WSBA maintains the discretion to revise staff schedules in response to operational needs.
For consideration and to apply: interested and qualified candidates must apply online and submit the following required application materials: both a cover letter (letter of interest) and a professional resume. Additionally, provide an example of a Continued Legal Education (CLE) presentation or article.
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 statements contained in this job announcement are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.
Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Compensation Philosophy and Compensation Grid
The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) operates under the delegated authority of the Washington Supreme Court to license the state’s nearly 40,000 lawyers and other legal professionals. In furtherance of its obligation to protect and serve the public, the WSBA both regulates lawyers and other legal professionals and serves its members as a professional association — all without public funding. The WSBA’s mission is to serve the public and the members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice.
Offices: 1325 4TH AVENUE, 600, SEATTLE, WA 98101, US
The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) operates under the delegated authority of the Washington Supreme Court to license the state’s nearly 40,000 lawyers and other legal professionals. In furtherance of its obligation to protect and serve the public, the WSBA both regulates lawyers and other legal professionals and serves its members as a professional association — all without public funding. The WSBA’s mission is to serve the public and the members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice.
Offices: 1325 4TH AVENUE, 600, SEATTLE, WA 98101, US
