Assistant Attorney General - Regional Services Division, Everett
About The Position
The Washington State Attorney General’s Office is hiring an Assistant Attorney General in the Regional Services Division’s Everett Section. The position will primarily represent the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) in child welfare litigation, including dependency, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases involving the protection of abused and neglected children. The attorney may also work with other state agencies and educational institutions. The Everett office has 17 attorneys and 20 professional staff and provides litigation and client advice. Its litigation includes juvenile and superior court hearings and trials, administrative hearings, and appeals to the Court of Appeals and Washington Supreme Court. The AAG will handle a substantial and varied caseload, anticipated to include 60 or more cases, and will need to move between different types of work as needed. The work involves representing agency clients before the Office of Administrative Hearings and trial and appellate courts. Applicants may be experienced attorneys or recent law school graduates who have taken the bar. The role is represented by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General (AWAAG) / Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), AFSCME Council 28, AFL-CIO.
Requirements
- Graduate from an ABA-accredited law school or complete the WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program.
- Be licensed to practice law in Washington State; applicants actively pursuing admission may also be considered.
- Adapt quickly to a practice involving assignment of 60 or more cases and shifting between types of work.
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with client agency representatives and attorney and non-attorney colleagues.
- Exercise independent judgment while providing consistent representation to client agencies.
- Independently manage time and identify and prioritize tasks.
- Maintain an organized practice under significant caseload demands.
- Demonstrate commitment to public service.
Responsibilities
- Represent DCYF in child welfare dependency, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases.
- Evaluate evidence for legal sufficiency to support court intervention.
- Review petitions, other case documents, and reports submitted to the court.
- Apply the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Washington Indian Child Welfare Act.
- Consult with social workers and other agency employees.
- Submit and respond to discovery.
- Prepare witnesses and evidence for hearings or trials.
- Conduct legal research and analysis and submit relevant court briefing.
- Communicate with attorneys, guardians ad litem, agency representatives, and colleagues.
- Consider settlement options and take cases to trial.
- Handle litigation before the Office of Administrative Hearings, trial courts, and appellate courts.
- Take other actions related to assigned matters.
Benefits
- Affordable medical plan options and dental benefits
- Retirement plans
- Vacation leave, sick leave, military and civil leave, and paid holidays
- General bar dues paid for an employee who begins their assignment on or before January 31, subject to the collective bargaining agreement
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options
- A formal AAG mentoring program
- Health and wellness program
- Training and career development program
- Life and basic long-term disability insurance
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Professional development and work-life balance support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
