Assistant Attorney General - Social & Health Services Division, Seattle

Assistant Attorney General - Social & Health Services Division, Seattle

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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.

• 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
• Transparent salary schedule - AAG salaries are set between $82,212 and $153,996. The exact amount is set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA
• 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

• Handling all stages of a dependency or termination case from reviewing and filing the petition through mediation, settlement, and/or trial
• Motions practice in dependency review status cases
• Case-specific client advice
• Civil litigation discovery
• Frequent court appearances
• Consistent opportunities to First Chair trials within months of starting in the Division

• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with people of diverse backgrounds with respect and professionalism
• Litigation/courtroom Experience Is a Plus
• Graduated from an ABA-accredited law school or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program; licensed to practice law in Washington State
• Committed to public service as demonstrated by background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice

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Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that 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 age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.