Team Leader - Labor & Industries Division, Olympia

Team Leader - Labor & Industries Division, Olympia

Washington State Attorney General's Office

Role Overview

All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney General's Office serve a crucial role in protecting the state, its people, and resources. The LNI Division is a dynamic, diverse, inclusive, and collegial division with over 100 staff, all committed to providing excellent legal services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 3‑5 attorneys on a high‑paced litigation caseload including motions, discovery, and proceedings before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, Office of Administrative Hearings, Superior Courts and the Washington Courts of Appeal.
• Lead and mentor team members, providing coaching, feedback, and support for professional development.
• Handle own caseload in Industrial Insurance and other programs, assign cases, balance workloads, review settlements, and approve authorized actions.
• Approve attorney travel, time‑keeping, leave, and support recruitment of attorneys and professional staff.
• Collaborate with the Olympia Management Team on performance evaluations, performance goal setting, process improvement and other projects.
• Provide backup to the Section Chief as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in Washington, having graduated from an ABA‑accredited law school or completed the WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program.
• Demonstrated teamwork, collaboration, and ability to create a positive work environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership experience and proactive, creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage an active caseload, prioritize tasks, and meet short deadlines.
• Experience working electronically, including remote or hybrid hearings and trial preparation.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards, inclusivity, and collaborative work environment.
• High‑desirability: civil litigation experience, independent advisory experience, efficient team resource management, and capacity to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Benefits

• A competitive benefit package that includes affordable medical plan options, dental benefits, retirement plans, and general bar dues for new attorneys.
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Military and Civil Leave, and Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options.
• A formal AAG mentoring program and a health and wellness program.
• Training and career development program recognized nationwide.
• Transparent salary schedule – AAG salaries range from $86,328 to $161,700 in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA.

Appointment and Compensation

Salary: $86,328 – $161,700. Additional benefits are detailed in the AWAAG CBA and the MAAG1 salary schedule.

Application

Submit an online application and the following documents (PDF preferred): letter of interest, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample (10 pages or less).

For questions, contact Section Chief Sarah Kortokrax tokrax.gov.