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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Assistant Attorney General - Social & Health Services Division, Tumwater

Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$82K/yr - $154K/yr

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Social and Health Services Division in Tumwater, WA. The role involves providing legal support to various state agencies, focusing on vulnerable populations and managing a diverse range of legal matters.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and representation to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and its programs serving Washington’s aging and disabled populations

Handle a wide variety of litigation and legal matters, appearing before administrative tribunals, Washington State Superior Courts, The Washington Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, U.S. District Courts (Western and Eastern Districts of Washington), the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court

Manage individual caseloads and collaborate on multi-attorney trial teams or assist with matters for other clients within the Division as needed

Qualification

Licensed attorney in WashingtonLitigation experienceWritten communicationVerbal communicationMultitaskingRespectCollegialityComfort with mental illnessTeamwork

Required

Graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program

Licensed to practice law in Washington state

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability and interest in working in a team setting

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing demands

Ability to multitask and willingness to provide coverage for others

Comfortable working in settings around people with mental illness who are being treated against their will

Respect and collegiality toward support staff and attorneys, contributing to a positive work environment

Preferred

Some litigation experience is desired, but it is not required

Enthusiasm about getting litigation experience

Benefits

A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plans

Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid Holidays

Flex schedules and telecommuting options

A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environment

Health and wellness program

Training and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses

Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA)

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave