JOB
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com. All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office serve a crucial role in the protection of the state, its people and resources, thereby providing an incomparable degree of job satisfaction. The AGO is composed of diverse, collegial and supremely talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest. For more information about the AGO, we encourage you to review the Office's Annual Report which can be found HERE and view THIS VIDEO. The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include: A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits and retirement plansVacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave and Paid HolidaysTransparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $74,520 and $139,572. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBAThe 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 CBAFlex schedules and telecommuting optionsA formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGO's inherently collegial and supportive environmentHealth and wellness programTraining and career development program that is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide * * * * * * * * * * * *The Attorney General's Office's Torts Division has an Assistant Attorney General position open in our Olympia office. If you are interested in a dynamic litigation practice, working on cutting-edge legal issues and taking on increasingly challenging cases, Torts may be the place for you!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Torts attorneys litigate tort, civil rights, and employment cases in state and federal court on behalf of every state agency, board and commission. They provide risk management advice to a broad array of state government clients, and have the opportunity to handle their cases from inception through appeal. The selected attorneys can expect to immediately assume responsibility (with appropriate and exceptional mentoring and guidance) for a varied caseload including but not limited to defense of: Claims of negligent investigation against the state’s child welfare system; Claims of negligent highway design and maintenance;Claims of negligent supervision against the state’s corrections agency; Claims of excessive force against state law enforcement officers; Varied employment discrimination claims; andCivil rights violations and other claims for money damages brought against state agencies and employees. Torts attorneys are responsible for all aspects of litigation including: Developing and executing legal strategy; Generating and answering written discovery;Taking and defending depositions;Bringing and answering motions, including dispositive motions;Participating in alternative dispute resolution;Working with lay and expert witnesses; Handling jury and bench trials; andParticipating in post-trial proceedings including appeals. If you: have at least five years of practice experience, including a strong foundation in civil litigation; possess strong analytical, advocacy, and problem-solving skills; enjoy a collegial team environment; and believe that communication and respect are pivotal to success in any endeavor, then you have the attributes we seek.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This Assistant Attorney General position is represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO. AAG salaries are set between $74,520 and $139,572. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA. A competitive state benefits package is also offered which includes a choice of medical/dental insurance plans, retirement, life and basic long-term disability insurance. In addition, there are non-financial benefits that include working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and work-life balance are highly valued. The health, safety and professional satisfaction of all AGO staff and volunteers is critical to fulfilling the mission of the AGO to provide exceptional legal services. Complementing and fostering this goal is a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship, as evidenced in the AGO's environmental policies. Interested applicants must apply by hitting the "apply" button above. In addition to the on-line application, one must upload, via the system, preferably as PDFs: A letter of interest;Resume;Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); andWriting sample.If you have questions about this position and/or want to learn more about it before applying, please contact Managing Assistant Attorney General Thomas Hudson at Thomas.Hudson@atg.wa.gov. This position is open until filled with a first review date of May 20, 2024. Interviews will be scheduled throughout the duration of the recruitment thus you are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. ************************* Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO. The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at HREmployment@atg.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.