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State of Washington · 2 days ago

Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division, Kennewick

Walla Walla, WA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$89K/yr - $154K/yr

The State of Washington is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Kennewick Office in the Regional Services Division, focusing on Juvenile Litigation. This role involves representing the Department of Children Youth and Families in child welfare cases and offers opportunities for training and mentorship in a collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities

Evaluate evidence to determine legal sufficiency to support court intervention

Apply the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Washington Indian Child Welfare Act to the juvenile cases

Review relevant petitions and other documents

Consult with social workers and other agency employees

Submit and respond to discovery

Prepare witnesses and evidence for hearing or trial

Review reports submitted to the court

Perform research and analysis

Submit relevant briefing to the court

Communicate frequently with other attorneys and guardians ad litem to resolve issues related to underlying cases

Consider settlement options; and

Take all other actions related to these matters

Qualification

Licensed attorneyABA accredited law schoolPublic service commitmentFast-paced litigationIndependent judgmentTime managementEffective communication

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)

Ability to quickly adapt to a practice that involves assignment of cases in a fast-paced litigation environment

Ability to shift from one type of work to another during a given week or day

Ability to communicate with a variety of client agency representatives efficiently and effectively

Ability to communicate with attorney and non-attorney colleagues within the office

Demonstrated ability to independently manage time

Ability to identify and prioritize tasks necessary to complete

Ability to maintain a well-organized practice under significant case load demands

Commitment to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options, including vision benefits

Dental benefits covered 100%

Retirement plan (employee/employer contribution)

Deferred Compensation Plan

11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday

8 hours sick leave accrual per month

9.33 hours to start, then up to 16.67 hours of annual leave accrual per month (based on years of state service)

Flex schedules and telecommuting options

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

Qualifying Employer for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

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 provides CLE credits and is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide

Company

State of Washington

Glassdoor3.7

Washington state public employees help to create a working Washington built on education and innovation, where all Washingtonians thrive.

Founded in 1889

Olympia, Washington, USA

10001+ employees

http://access.wa.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Matt Manweller

State Representative

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