State of Washington ยท 2 weeks ago
Team Leader - Labor & Industries Division, Olympia
Walla Walla, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $162K/yrThe State of Washington's Attorney General's Office is looking for a Team Leader in the Labor and Industries Division. This role involves supervising a team of attorneys handling litigation and providing legal advice, while also managing administrative tasks and fostering a collaborative work environment.
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Responsibilities
Directly supervises 3-5 attorneys who handle a high-paced litigation caseload, including motions, discovery, and proceedings before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals or Office of Administrative Hearings, Superior Courts, and the Washington Courts of Appeal
Handle their own caseload in Industrial Insurance and/or other programs
Assign cases and balance workloads
Review and approve settlements negotiated by team attorneys and paralegals
Review proposed decisions to determine if petitions for review should be filed
Back up the Section Chief as needed
Reviewing and approving attorney travel, timekeeping, and leave
Working collaboratively with team members to create yearly goals and engage in actively giving and receiving feedback
Providing input into performance evaluations of team attorneys
Regularly checking in with team members; coaching and mentoring; listening actively to team members regarding resource needs, workload balance, client needs, and professional development interests
Recognizing and encouraging appreciation for team members and LNI colleagues
Assisting with attorney and professional staff recruitment
Facilitating meetings
Collaborating with other members of the Olympia Management Team on shared responsibilities and goals
Leading and supporting process improvement and other projects within 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
Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and collaboration and promote a positive work environment that recognizes and respects all employees
The ability to maintain productive working relationships with attorneys and professional staff across the division, section, and with the client
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
A demonstrated leadership ability
Experience developing practical solutions, exhibiting proactive and creative problem-solving skills and maintaining perspective
An ability to handle cases electronically, including utilizing electronic files, participating in all-remote or hybrid hearings and trials, and effectively using other electronic case management tools
The ability to contribute positively to a team and interact successfully with interested groups and members of the public
The desire to participate in a growth-oriented culture that encourages learning and giving and receiving feedback
A commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards
A willingness to ask for and offer help in a supportive and collegial environment
An ability to manage an active caseload, identify and prioritize tasks, and meet short deadlines
A commitment to working in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment
Preferred
An interest in or experience with civil litigation, including engaging in discovery, drafting motions and briefs, negotiating with other parties and presenting oral arguments before various courts and tribunals
Experience providing independent, sound, and ethical options-based legal advice for clients
Prior experience in efficiently managing the resources, workload issues and organization of a work group or team
A demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
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
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)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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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State of Washington
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10001+ employees
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Matt Manweller
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