State of Washington ยท 3 weeks ago
Assistant Attorney General - Spokane Division's Multidivisional Legal Services Section
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $154K/yrThe State of Washington's Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Spokane Division. The selected attorney will provide legal representation and advice to various state departments and agencies, managing litigation and advising on regulatory matters.
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Responsibilities
Provide client advice, litigation support and representation to the Department of Licensing by defending challenges to driver license laws or agency decisions suspending or revoking driver licenses for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or for violation of other driver license laws
Review for legal sufficiency charging documents and investigative records in designated regulatory programs (SOC Review Pool) as needed
Litigate cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings, as well as at superior and appellate courts
Represent the Employment Security Department by defending challenges to agency orders granting or denying unemployment benefits or Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits
Provide legal advice and representation to Eastern Washington University on student conduct and related matters, including representing EWU in a variety of forums including administrative tribunals, or in state or federal trial courts
Qualification
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
Ability to work independently
Ability to be collegial and professional
Ability to maintain a good sense of humor
Ability to collaborate within a team environment with colleagues
Highly developed and mature interpersonal skills
Superior communication and listening skills
Ability to work well with some challenging personalities
Strong analytical, research and writing skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to multitask
Willingness and ability to handle sporadic litigation on short notice
Enough litigation background to be comfortable handling any non-tort litigation needs of the clients
Commitment to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice
Preferred
Experience providing client advice is a plus, but is not required
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
The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st per Article 10.8 of the AWAAG CBA
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).
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(1) 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.
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