diff --git a/openassessment/xblock/apis/assessments/self_assessment_api.py b/openassessment/xblock/apis/assessments/self_assessment_api.py
index e9d82286db..c3dda3f2e1 100644
--- a/openassessment/xblock/apis/assessments/self_assessment_api.py
+++ b/openassessment/xblock/apis/assessments/self_assessment_api.py
@@ -128,7 +128,6 @@ def self_assess(
         config_data.publish_assessment_event("openassessmentblock.self_assess", assessment)
         # After we've created the self-assessment, we need to update the workflow.
         workflow_data.update_workflow_status()
-        has_staff_step = workflow_data.workflow_requirements.get('staff', {}).get('required', False)
 
     except (
         SelfAssessmentRequestError,