[Hiring] Language Access Plan Coordinator @Administrative Office of the Courts

Role Description

Make a Real Impact in Washington’s Courts! Join Us in Advancing Equity and Language Access! The Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a passionate and dedicated Court Program Analyst (Language Access Plan Coordinator) to provide guidance, problem solving, and technical assistance to trial courts about language access requirements, with a goal of strengthening statewide consistency and quality in language access practices.

If you’re driven by equity, improving language access, and meaningful public service, this role offers the chance to directly improve how Washingtonians experience the justice system.

As part of the Office of Court Innovation, you’ll join a collaborative Language Access Team within the Supreme Court Commissions unit – experts focused on racial equity, gender equity, language access, and tribal relations in Washington State Courts. You’ll work alongside skilled policy analysts and coordinators addressing real issues impacting our court system today.

In this role, you will:

• Provide technical assistance to trial courts to help them meet the language access requirements in RCW 2.43.090 and other applicable laws, rules, and policies.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of Language Access Plans (LAPs) submitted by courts to the AOC.
• Support courts in improving LAP quality and compliance over time.
• Support language access improvements through policy analysis and research.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with courts, interpreters, advocates, state agency counterparts, community organizations, and national partners.
• Support Language Access Team projects and represent the Team in committees and work groups.
• Support other teams at AOC with language access matters.

Success in this position calls for:

• Strong organization and project management practices.
• Collaboration and clear communication.
• Solid writing skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Adaptability to evolving processes and the ability to demonstrate initiative.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, M365 tools, and virtual meeting platforms.
• A demonstrated commitment to advancing equitable access to justice.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and help ensure every person regardless of the language they communicate in can fully participate in Washington’s court system, this role offers a powerful opportunity to contribute.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in court administration, public administration, political science, business administration or closely allied field.
• Three (3) years of experience in court administration and/or program development.
• A combination of education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the functions of the position may be considered in meeting the qualifications baseline.

• Experience working directly with individuals who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and/or Deaf or hard of hearing.
• Familiarity with language access laws, policies, and best practices and experience with language access planning.
• Experience in the field of interpreting or translation.
• Experience with program coordination in the government, legal, or non-profit sectors.
• Experience creating and sharing content on different communication and visualization platforms (i.e. websites, Adobe, social media, etc.).
• Experience working on issues of equity and access to justice, and an ability to discuss issues related to race, gender, and/or language access.

Requirements

• Washington State residency is required; exceptions must be approved.
• This position requires you to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

Benefits

• Commitment to employee growth and work-life balance.
• Diversity and inclusion efforts that embrace different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.