NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division, Yakima
Yakima County – Yakima, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$89K/yr - $154K/yrNEOGOV is hiring for the Assistant Attorney General position in their Yakima Office. The role focuses on representing the Department of Children Youth and Families in child welfare cases, providing legal advice and advocacy to protect the rights of children in dependency, guardianship, and parental rights cases.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
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
Take all other actions related to these matters
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)
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
Competitive salary, which may be negotiable within the given salary range ($88,932 and $153,996).
Longevity pay of 5% premium on top of base wages after 5 years with the Attorney General’s Office.
A competitive benefit package that includes: 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
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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