State of Washington · 1 month ago
Section Chief - Bankruptcy and Collections Unit, Seattle
Walla Walla, WA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $162K/yrThe Washington State Attorney General’s Office is looking for an attorney to serve as Section Chief in the Bankruptcy and Collections Unit in downtown Seattle, WA. The role involves managing attorneys and staff to represent state tax agencies in bankruptcy cases and providing legal advice and training on bankruptcy and collection matters.
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Responsibilities
The Section Chief of the Bankruptcy & Collection Unit manages two attorneys and five support staff
BCU primarily represents the three state tax agencies and the Division of Child Support in bankruptcy cases nationwide
The Unit provides legal advice and training for the agencies’ bankruptcy practice and collection efforts, represents the state tax agencies in state court litigation primarily regarding collection on bonds, and provides assistance to AAGs in other divisions
This position is assigned to the Bankruptcy and Collections Unit of the Revenue & Finance Division and manages the BCU
The Section Chief is responsible for BCU's budget and supervises all BCU employees
This position also provides client advice, litigation support, and training on bankruptcy and collection matters to the Departments of Revenue, Employment Security, Labor & Industries, and Division of Child Support
The Section Chief supports the AGO's mission by contributing high quality, independent legal representation to our clients with the highest standards of excellence, ethics, and effectiveness
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 (or actively pursuing admission)
Knowledgeable about bankruptcy and collections laws, garnishments, federal and state court practice and procedure, child support law, and state tax agency collection practices
Experience in motion practice and presenting oral arguments in the superior/bankruptcy courts
Excellent writing, editing, communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
Good with numbers in terms of budgets and debt determinations
Commitment to public service as demonstrated by background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice
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
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction
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(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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