Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division, Wenatchee

State of Washington • Chelan County – Wenatchee, WA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Attorney General's Office is seeking an attorney to serve in its Regional Services Division in Wenatchee, WA. This role involves a fast-paced litigation environment with frequent court appearances. Attorneys in this division may be assigned to a variety of clients based on agency needs, and the attorney's skills, experience, and professional development goals. The office provides extensive training and mentorship to support professional development and work-life balance. All employees and volunteers play a crucial role in protecting the state, its people, and resources, offering significant job satisfaction. The AGO is comprised of diverse, collegial, and talented legal professionals dedicated to public service and advancing the public interest.

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 (applicants actively pursuing admission by motion will also be considered).
• Ability to quickly adapt to a practice involving assignment of 60 or more cases at a time.
• Ability to shift from one type of work to another during a given week or day.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with a variety of client agency representatives, as well as with attorney and non-attorney colleagues.
• Exercise independent judgment within the context of a large law office striving to provide consistent representation to client agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage time.
• Ability to identify and prioritize tasks necessary to complete.
• Ability to maintain a well-organized practice under significant caseload demands.
• Commitment to public service as demonstrated by background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice.

Nice To Haves

• Diverse trial and appellate practice experience.
• Experience representing clients committed to serving local communities and the people of the State of Washington.

Responsibilities

• Represent DCYF in child welfare cases, including dependency, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases.
• Represent the Department of Labor and Industries and the Department of Social and Health Services.
• Litigate before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, the Office of Administrative Hearings, and trial and appellate courts.
• Evaluate evidence to determine legal sufficiency for court intervention.
• Review relevant petitions and other documents.
• Apply the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Washington Indian Child Welfare Act to juvenile cases.
• Consult with social workers and other agency employees.
• Submit and respond to discovery.
• Prepare witnesses and evidence for hearings or trials.
• Review reports submitted to the court.
• Perform research and analysis.
• Submit relevant briefing to the court.
• Communicate with other attorneys and guardians ad litem to resolve case issues.
• Consider settlement options.
• Take all other actions related to these matters.
• Provide advice and legal representation for DCYF in child welfare cases and foster home and group care licensing cases.
• Handle vulnerable adult protection cases, community-based long-term care facility licensing cases, and miscellaneous superior court matters for DSHS.
• Be willing to be assigned to any of the client agencies.

Benefits

• Transparent salary schedule ($83,856 - $157,080).
• Longevity pay of 5% premium on top of base wages after 5 years.
• Affordable medical plan options.
• Dental benefits covered 100%.
• Retirement plan (employee/employer contribution).
• Deferred Compensation Plan.
• 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday.
• 8 hours sick leave accrual per month.
• 9.33 hours to start, then up to 16.67 hours of annual leave accrual per month (based on years of state service).
• Flex schedules and telecommuting options.
• Payment of general bar dues for those who begin their assignment on or before January 31st.
• Qualifying Employer for Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Formal AAG mentoring program.
• Health and wellness program.
• Training and career development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior