Assistant Attorney General - Social & Health Services Division, Seattle

State of Washington • King County, WA

127d • $76,752 - $149,508 • Hybrid

About The Position

The WA State Attorney General's Office has an opening for an Assistant Attorney General in the Social and Health Services (SHS) Division in downtown Seattle, WA. The SHS Division consists of 36 attorneys and 35 support staff. The division provides legal representation to the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) in King County. The primary client agency for this position is the Washington State DCYF, which files dependency and permanency cases arising from allegations of child abuse and neglect by the child's parent, guardian or custodian. The division also handles litigation related to licensed facilities, including foster homes, childcare facilities and adult family homes; cases involving the protection of vulnerable adults; and appeals of both juvenile and non-juvenile cases. The primary assignment for this position is juvenile litigation. The work can be demanding and fast paced but is highly rewarding. Each attorney is expected to handle their own caseload with guidance and mentoring from their Team Leader. Attorneys can rely upon the support and assistance of professional staff as well as colleagues.

Requirements

• Graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program
• Licensed to practice law in Washington State
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Litigation/courtroom experience

Responsibilities

• 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
• Attorney-of-the-day coverage on juvenile court calendars

Benefits

• 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 $76,752 and $149,508
• Flex schedules and telecommuting options
• A formal AAG mentoring program
• Health and wellness program
• Training and career development program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Economic Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree