AAG - Children, Youth, and Families Division's Juvenile Lit. Section, Tumwater

State of Washington•Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Children, Youth, and Families Division (CYF) of the WA State Attorney General's Office has an immediate opening for an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in its Juvenile Litigation Section. The CYF Division is made up of two sections, the Juvenile Litigation (JUV) Section and the Program Advice and Litigation (PAL) Section. The JUV Section has an exciting opportunity for an AAG to represent the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in juvenile litigation cases. This position will have a fast-paced litigation assignment that involves appearing in court frequently to represent DCYF in contested shelter care hearings, dependency fact-findings, and termination of parent rights trials. If you are an energetic attorney who wants a challenging and rewarding position, enjoys being in the court, are committed to protecting vulnerable children, and is looking for an extremely collaborative and collegial work environment, this would be an excellent fit for you. The satisfaction that comes from doing this work and supporting the professional development of other attorneys and staff is profoundly rewarding.

Requirements

Must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBA's Rule 6 Law Clerk Program
Must be licensed to practice law in Washington State.
Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and are actively pursuing admission will also be considered.
Applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicant's background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice.

Nice To Haves

The ability to juggle competing priorities and emergent issues
The ability to work well with a variety of people
Strong desire to litigate and be in the courtroom
A passion for child welfare
Flexibility and empathy are also desirable qualities

Responsibilities

Provides legal representation to the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to protect abused and neglected children in dependency, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases.
Involves a fast-paced litigation workload, with weekly in person court appearances and frequent trials.
Appearing and litigating in superior court, advising clients, identifying and developing legal strategy, and achieving resolution of cases through settlement and trial.
Provide ongoing training to DCYF social workers and colleagues in the AGO.