State of Washington · 1 month ago
Assistant Attorney General - Social & Health Services Division, Seattle
Walla Walla, WA
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $154K/yrThe State of Washington's Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Social and Health Services Division. This role involves providing legal representation to the Department of Children, Youth and Families and the Department of Social and Health Services, focusing on juvenile litigation and supporting vulnerable populations in Washington.
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Responsibilities
Handling all stages of a dependency or termination case from reviewing and filing the petition through mediation, settlement, and/or trial:
Motions practice in dependency review status cases
Case-specific client advice
Civil litigation discovery
Frequent court appearances, and
Consistent opportunities to First Chair trials within months of starting in the Division
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
Strong writing and oral advocacy skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with people of diverse backgrounds with respect and professionalism
Preferred
Litigation/courtroom 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
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).
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.
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
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