Managing Assistant Attorney 1 - Criminal Justice Division's Signature Projects Section, Seattle

State of Washington•King County - Seattle - Downtown Business, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bob Keppel Criminal Justice Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Managing Assistant Attorney General in the Signature Projects Section (SPS). The role oversees the Sexual Assault Investigations Support Team (SAIST), including staff dedicated to SAIST projects. SAIST provides data collection, investigative support, and prosecutorial support on criminal cases and criminal justice issues. The position supervises and directly supports investigators, analysts, data consultants, attorneys, and other professionals within SAIST, and directly supports the Criminal Justice Division’s anti-human-trafficking work, including some criminal litigation in state and federal courts. The position works collaboratively with the Section Chief, the Attorney General and staff, other AGO divisions, federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies, and community partners. It manages and completes short- and long-term criminal justice projects as directed by the Section Chief and serves as a subject matter expert for AGO policymakers on Washington State’s criminal justice system, the AGO’s role in that system, and other criminal justice issues and projects. It drafts analysis for the Attorney General to review when proposed legislation affects the criminal justice system and reports project progress to the Section Chief and/or the Administration Division, including the Attorney General, as needed. Depending on workload, the Section Chief may assign cases for review for criminal charges and/or prosecution. The role also assists with applications for and management of grants supporting SAIST. Work is primarily performed in a traditional office environment in a high-rise building at the AGO in downtown Seattle, with flex scheduling and telecommuting available pursuant to AGO policy. The position requires periodic travel and may occasionally involve an unpredictable schedule, day-long or overnight travel away from the assigned workstation, and work exceeding 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school or completion of the WSBA Rule 6 Law Clerk Program.
Licensed to practice law in Washington State; applicants actively pursuing admission may also be considered.
Applicants must meet the qualifications to serve as an Assistant Attorney General.
Pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the Washington State Patrol, Criminal Records Division; additional background checks are required every five years as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Excellent judgment.
Strong research, writing, and oral presentation skills.
Effective verbal and written communication with coworkers, constituents, opposing counsel, and others.
Ability to handle assigned workload accurately, effectively, and independently.
Timely and effective problem-solving skills.
High degree of ethics and professionalism.
Interpersonal skills to mentor and manage staff and contribute to a positive and effective division and agency.
Flexibility and time-management skills to manage staff and a robust, project-based workload.
Ability to collaborate with criminal justice partners in government and the community.
Ability to develop and deliver clear, concise, sound options-based advice to high-level AGO management and divisional clients.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, grant processes and the government processes, policies, procedures, and laws governing the AGO.
Commitment to initiating work to improve statewide service within the criminal justice system.
Commitment to public service, demonstrated through background, talents, attitude, and enthusiasm for public law practice.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Sexual Assault Investigations Support Team (SAIST) and staff dedicated to its projects.
Supervise and directly support investigators, analysts, data consultants, attorneys, and other SAIST professionals.
Directly support the Criminal Justice Division’s anti-human-trafficking work, including some criminal litigation before state and federal courts.
Collaborate with the Section Chief, the Attorney General and staff, other AGO divisions, criminal justice agencies, and community partners.
Manage and complete short- and long-term criminal justice projects as directed by the Section Chief.
Serve as a subject matter expert for AGO policymakers on the state criminal justice system, the AGO’s role, and related issues and projects.
Draft analysis for the Attorney General’s review of proposed legislation affecting the criminal justice system.
Report project progress to the Section Chief and/or the Administration Division, including the Attorney General, as needed.
Review cases for criminal charges and/or prosecution when assigned and as workload allows.
Assist with applying for and managing grants to support SAIST.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package with affordable medical plan options and dental benefits.
Retirement plans.
Vacation leave, sick leave, military leave, and civil leave.
Paid holidays.
Flex schedules and telecommuting options.
Formal Assistant Attorney General mentoring program.
Health and wellness program.
Training and career development program.
AGO payment of general bar dues for eligible employees whose assignment begins on or before January 31.
Choice of medical and dental insurance plans.
Life and basic long-term disability insurance.
Collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and work-life balance are valued.
King County Assignment Pay of 5% for positions located in King County.