AGO Investigator/Analyst | Torts Division | Tacoma
About The Position
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time AGO Investigator/Analyst in the Torts Division. This position is located in Tacoma, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). The mission of the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is to provide excellent, independent, and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and to protect the rights of its people. This position supports the mission and values of the AGO by conducting investigations of complex, technical and multi-issue tort claims and suits with high dollar value and/or of a high-profile nature brought against all state agencies, boards and commissions in order to identify and provide appropriate legal defense in state and federal courts in the Torts Division in Tacoma.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience conducting investigations, which include the authority to independently plan and conduct investigations in civil or criminal cases.
- Additional qualifying investigative experience may substitute year for year for education.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Critical thinking and an ability to distill the critical points and questions from large and diverse sources of information.
- Significant experience conducting complex investigations.
Nice To Haves
- Dual language skills
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations of complex, technical and multi-issue tort claims and suits with high dollar value and/or of a high-profile nature brought against all state agencies, boards and commissions in order to identify and provide appropriate legal defense in state and federal courts in the Torts Division in Tacoma.
- Plan and conduct effective, fair, and confidential interviews.
- Gather and evaluate information from multiple sources.
- Document findings accurately and thoroughly.
- Prepare clear reports.
- Maintain logs and case documentation.
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Credibly present findings in court or administrative hearings.
- Prioritize and manage multiple cases under time-sensitive conditions.
- Analyze complex information.
- Apply basic principles of Washington tort law.
- Make decisions consistent with agency policy and legal standards.
- Build constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while maintaining objectivity, accountability, and continuous learning.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s)
- Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave
- 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition Waiver
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Recognition Leave
- Flexible schedules
- Part-time/hybrid telework options
- A Wellness Program
- Infants in the Workplace Program
- Employee Assistance Program (provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources)
- Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
