Team Leader - Labor & Industries Division, Olympia

Overview

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 talented legal professionals who are committed to public service and advancing the public interest. For more information about the AGO, review the Office's Annual Report as referenced below.

The Labor and Industries (LNI) Division of the WA State Attorney General's Office has an opening for an attorney to serve as a Team Leader, Managing Assistant Attorney General 1 (MAAG1) in the Olympia section. This position supervises 3-5 attorneys and handles a high-paced litigation caseload across various forums, provides client advice for LNI programs, and participates in a management team focused on professional development and divisional goals.

• Direct supervision of 3-5 attorneys in the Olympia section, including workload management, mentoring, and performance input.
• Lead and support administrative tasks such as reviewing and approving attorney travel, timekeeping, and leave; lead and participate in meetings; and help set yearly goals with the team.
• Coach and mentor team members; actively listen to resource needs, workload balance, client needs, and professional development interests; recognize and appreciate contributions.
• Assist with attorney and staff recruitment; collaborate with the Olympia Management Team on shared responsibilities and goals; lead and support process improvements and other projects within the Division.
• Manage own caseload in Industrial Insurance and/or other programs; assign cases, balance workloads; review settlements and proposed decisions; and back up the Section Chief as needed.
• Handle litigation and advisory work across a broad range of topics within the Division, including medical and vocational expert matters; provide client-focused guidance as required.

• Required:
  
  Licensed to practice law in Washington State; ABA-accredited law school or WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program; willingness to pursue admission if not yet admitted.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a strong commitment to public service and ethical standards.
• Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration; maintain productive working relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience developing practical solutions; proactive problem-solving skills; ability to manage electronic case files and participate in remote or hybrid hearings and trials.
• Ability to manage an active caseload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines; ability to work in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative environment.
• Desire to participate in a growth-oriented culture with feedback and continuous learning.

Desired qualifications (not required): experience in civil litigation, discovery, motions and briefs, negotiations, and oral argument; experience providing ethics-based legal advice; prior experience managing a work group; ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

• Salary range: approximately $86,328 to $161,700, with exact amount set by Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and other insurances; leave programs; and flexible schedules/telecommuting options.
• Non-financial benefits include professional development, work-life balance, and a collaborative environment; commitment to environmental stewardship.

Interested applicants should apply online and upload the following documents (preferably as PDFs):

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Law school transcript (unofficial copy acceptable) showing date degree conferred
• Writing sample (10 pages or less)

Questions about the position may be directed to Section Chief Sarah Kortokrax tokrax.gov.

Compensation and employment details are described in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement; MAAG1 salaries are set between the ranges noted above. The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and a respectful workplace.

Accommodations in the application process are available on request. For information, contact the recruitment team ; for hearing accommodations, contact the Washington Relay Service at or visit

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